Do you take care of a family member or friend who needs help taking care of themselves?

Building Better Caregivers® (BBC) is a free online workshop with group support to help you take care of you. 





How it works.

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Fits your schedule
With the online program, you can login in at any time or day to connect to useful information and support.
Safe and Anonymous
Caregivers create an anonymous profile so you can communicate comfortably with your workshop peers.
Ongoing Support
Get full access to an alumni community for continued support after your online workshop is completed.

Who can enroll in BBC?

See If You Qualify

Building Better Caregivers® (BBC) is an online program to help unpaid family/friend caregivers or direct paid caregivers caring for someone with dementia, Alzheimer's, other cognitive impairments, or any other serious injury or illness. The caregiver and the person being cared for need to be a resident of California.

Watch how BBC changed Paula's life

Marisol's Story

Marisol never thought of herself as a caregiver. She was Jose’s wife. When he needed more help, she gave it. But taking care of Jose who has Alzheimer’s, heart failure and diabetes meant she didn’t have any time for herself.

If this sounds like you, click to start taking care of you.

I'm a California Caregiver

Theresa's Story

Theresa didn’t expect to care for her father, Perry, at this age. Perry had early onset dementia. Theresa was there to help. Work, family and caregiving took a toll on her. She wasn’t prepared for this new full-time job.

If this sounds like you, click to start taking care of you.

I'm a California Caregiver

David's Story

David’s childhood friend Jeff developed ALS in his 50s. Dave didn’t hesitate to step in. He helped Jeff dress, fixed meals, and ran errands. David was exhausted. He was not taking care of his own health. He didn’t realize he had become a caregiver for Steve.

If this sounds like you, click to start taking care of you.

I'm a California Caregiver

Refer a Friend

Refer a Friend

Do you know someone who is caring for a loved one and could use support? If they and their care partner are a residents of California, they can take advantage of free online support. 


Sorry...

Our records indicate that you may not be eligible for this program. However, if you are a paid direct care worker  (for example: employed as home health or home care aide, community health worker, personal aide, or certified nursing assistant) please visit 

https://ca.buildingbettercaregivers.org/calgrowsdcw 

To learn about how you may qualify for this program in your role as a paid direct care worker. 

If you are a family or friend unpaid caregivers and  believe you do qualify, please get online support at https://buildingbettercaregivers.zendesk.com or call 1-844-516-1438 option 4

CalGrows is a California Department of Aging (CDA) program designed to support caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities by improving their skills through in-person classes and online training courses, 1:1 career coaching, and up to $6,000 in rewards payments. Access at CalGrows.org