Transform Caregiving into Purpose-Driven Work
Build meaningful careers supporting family caregivers with expert training, proven frameworks, and a community that understands this work from the inside. If you do the work of family caregiving, learn about the value of your work.
National Family Caregivers Month: every minute, family caregivers deliver $5.3 million in care.
Watch the Minutes Add Up See Your State's NumberMaking the Case for Reimbursement
590 Family Caregivers on the Scope and Value of Their Work
Family caregivers are not unpaid. They are non-reimbursed. Our white paper shares what 590 family caregivers told us about the scope of their work, what that work is worth, and what we ask of policymakers and researchers.
Free to read and download. No sign-up required.
Find Your Stage. Know Your Worth.
You can feel lost and under-valued during caregiving. Follow these three steps to find your way and your worth.
Find Your Stage
The Six Caregiving Stages™ helps you find your way during caregiving.
Find Your Stage →Calculate Your Value
Once you have insights about your experience, you can consider your value. See what your work as a family caregiver is worth at professional market rates.
Share Your Spending Story
Once you realize your value, you understand how much caregiving costs you and your local economy. Tell us how your spending has changed during caregiving.
Share Your Story →Caregiving Listener Project™: Why Is Caregiving So Hard?
A Google search on "caregiving" turned up an AI-generated answer to a question that stopped us cold: why is caregiving so hard? We loved reading your responses across Caring Our Way, LinkedIn, and Substack — so it's the focus of our next Listener Project, during National Family Caregivers Month.
What Brings You Here?
Whether you're a family caregiver seeking support, a professional building a practice, or an organization serving caregivers — we have a path for you.
You're Caring for Someone
Find support, free tools, and one-on-one coaching as you navigate the caregiving journey. Then find your footing after it ends.
You Want to Build a Practice
Earn a certification and build a rewarding career supporting family caregivers with frameworks grounded in 35 years of real-world experience.
You Serve or Employ Family Caregivers
CEU-approved workshops, staff training, and specialized programs that help your team better support the family caregivers in their lives and yours.
Built on 35+ Years of Expertise
Denise M. Brown has dedicated three decades to supporting family caregivers, developing proprietary frameworks like The Six Caregiving Stages, The 14 Caregiving Fatigues, and The 19 Caregiving Systems.
Top percentile (above 80) — exceptional value and client satisfaction across all training programs.
Featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Time magazine, and other leading publications.
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Our Training Programs
18 certifications from entry-level to master — flexible, affordable, and grounded in real-world caregiving expertise.
Certified Caregiving Consultant™
ProfessionalThe flagship credential. Build a rewarding coaching practice supporting families through all stages of caregiving.
Certified Caregiving Facilitator
Entry LevelLead support groups and facilitate meaningful conversations for family caregivers in your community.
Learn More →Certified Caregiving Advocate
Launch Your MovementBe the voice for family caregivers. Launch an effective movement for change that improves caregiving for everyone.
Learn More →Master Classes for Professionals
1-Hour ClassesOn-demand deep dives for professionals already serving family caregivers. Practical strategies, proven frameworks.
Learn More →Looking for something specific? We offer 18 certifications across every level and specialty.
See All 18 Programs →Ready to Make a Difference in Caregiving?
Explore our programs, schedule a consultation, or join our community of family caregivers and professionals.
