No, there are no cost to participants. The CalGrows program is free to eligible Merced County residents.
Please get in touch with our CalGrows Career Coaches:
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there costs for participants?
Do caregivers qualify if the work in a care facility and also
provide in-home or community care?
As long as they provide in-home or community care for more than 40 hours a month.
Will courses be held virtually or in person?
Courses will take place in a classroom setting with guidance from a Career Coach that will make sure the instructional material is being taught.
Cell-Ed is the third-party administrator of the CalGrows program - Details are affiliated with the California Department of Aging's Direct Care Workforce Training and Stipends Program.