Certified Family Care Manager | The Caregiving Years Training Academy
Free Certification Program

Become a Certified
Family Care Manager

Gain the skills, knowledge, and professional recognition you deserve — at no cost. Complete 12 self-paced classes and earn a certification that honors the work you do every day.

12
On-Demand Classes
Free
No Cost to Enroll
Self-Paced
Your Timeline
$50
Coupon Upon Completion

Caregiving Can Feel Like
Figuring It Out Alone

When you take on care for a family member, no one hands you a manual. You're navigating complex decisions, difficult emotions, and daily challenges — often without the skills or support you need.

Unsure how to manage medications, appointments, and daily routines
Feeling overwhelmed and stretched too thin to give quality care
Struggling to communicate with family members and medical professionals
Experiencing stress and grief without tools to process it
No professional recognition for the hard work you do every day
Employment gaps from caregiving that feel impossible to explain

Skills, Recognition,
and a Path Forward

The Certified Family Care Manager program equips you with real, practical skills — and gives your caregiving work the professional recognition it deserves.

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Practical Caregiving Skills

Learn evidence-informed strategies for hands-on care, medication management, infection control, and navigating health systems.

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Professional Certification

Earn a designation you can add to your resume — filling employment gaps with recognized professional training and experience.

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A Framework for Your Journey

Understand The Six Caregiving Stages and build a foundation that helps you navigate what's ahead with clarity and confidence.

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Community & Instructor Support

Connect with fellow participants and instructors who've walked this path — so you're never figuring it out alone.

12 Classes That Cover
Everything You Need

All classes are archived and available on demand. Complete them on your own schedule — no deadlines, no set class times. Designed for the unpredictable reality of caregiving life.

1
The Six Caregiving Stages
2
Building Your Caregiving Foundation
3
Hands-on Care
4
Basic Infection Control
5
Medication Management
6
System Navigation
7
Finding and Keeping Your Priorities
8
Managing Caregiving Stress
9
Family Communication
10
Grief Movement
11
Creating Your Family Emergency Plan
12
Making Room for Caregiving

More Than Just Classes —
A Complete Resource

When you enroll, you receive everything you need to care for your family member with greater skill and confidence.

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Two Books by Denise Brown

The Caregiving Guide and Healing Words: Soothing Strategies for Your Caregiving Fatigues

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Medical Documentation Template

A ready-to-use template to document your caree's condition, routine, providers, and supplies

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Budget Tracking Template

A practical template to help you track and manage your caregiving expenses

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Peer & Instructor Group

Access to a private group with your instructors and fellow participants for ongoing support

Simple Steps to
Your Certification

Enroll for Free

Visit CaringOurWay.com and find the CFCM program in the Caregiving Support section

Access Your Classes

Get immediate access to all 12 archived, on-demand classes — complete them on your schedule

Complete the Program

Work through the curriculum at your own pace, with instructor and peer support along the way

Earn Your Certification

Receive your Certified Family Care Manager designation — and a $50 coupon toward your next step

From Caregivers
Like You

Every single session was dense with tools and insights I will use going forward. It makes such a difference to know that all of the instructors have spent years in the trenches of caregiving. That makes you all so much more relatable to me than any experts who haven't actually 'been there' themselves.
Julie Gagnon, who cares for her mom
This training has improved my life greatly. I was at the height of my caregiving stress when I signed up. I gained self-growth in a way that has forever changed me for the better — one grateful mom and fierce family caregiver.
Breanne Bruce, who cares for her son

The First Step Toward
a Caregiving Career

The CFCM is designed not just to support your family caregiving — it's the foundation for a professional caregiving career if you choose to pursue one.

Start Here

Certified Family Care Manager

Build your skills, earn your designation, and fill your resume gap — free

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Next Step

Certified Caregiving Specialist

Train to become a virtual assistant for family caregivers — $50 off with CFCM

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Or Choose

Certified Caregiving Guide

Guide families through caregiving decisions and transitions — $50 off with CFCM

Frequently Asked
Questions

Yes — there is no cost to enroll or complete the program. Enroll for free by visiting CaringOurWay.com and finding the CFCM program in the Caregiving Support section.
You complete the program entirely on your own timeline. All 12 classes are archived and available on demand — there are no set deadlines or class times. This flexible format is designed for family caregivers with unpredictable schedules.
All instructors are Certified Caregiving Consultants with personal caregiving experience — they've cared for or currently care for a family member themselves. They've also completed the Academy's comprehensive Certified Caregiving Consultant training and have launched their own businesses supporting family caregivers.
You'll earn the Certified Family Care Manager (CFCM) designation, which you can list on your resume and professional profiles. You'll also receive a $50 coupon toward the Certified Caregiving Specialist or Certified Caregiving Guide programs if you choose to continue your training.
Yes. Caregiving often creates gaps in paid employment history. The CFCM provides a professional designation and documented training that can be listed on your resume, transforming an employment gap into recognized professional experience.
Caring Our Way is a community of 1,100+ family caregivers and professionals. You'll receive access to the community along with your classes — including peer support, instructor connection, and resources to help you throughout your caregiving journey.

You Deserve Support.
You Deserve Recognition.

Join hundreds of family caregivers who have taken this step — gaining the skills, tools, and certification that honor the work they do every day.

Enroll for Free at CaringOurWay.com →

No cost. No deadlines. Complete on your schedule.