Merced County - CalGrows                                Upskill Direct Caregiving Training Program              Interest Application Form 

Thank you for your interest in the CalGrows Upskill Direct Caregiving Program.  Please review and complete the application.

The California GROWs (CalGrows) initiative is a Direct Care Workforce Training and Stipend Program that will incentivize, support, and fund career pathways for the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). CalGrows seeks to provide the foundation for many positive outcomes in HCBS, including increased skills, satisfaction, retention, and career development opportunities for direct care workers.

The program will provide a Certificate of Completion to those eligible to complete 50 hours of courses to help upskill in their current role. 
For paid Direct Care Workers: After completing the 50 hours of training, eligible and currently employed will be eligible receive a stipend of $1,500 (equivalent to $30/hour) from CalGrows after submitting a claim at https://www.calgrows.org/get-paid. 

Target Population

  • Non-in-home supportive services (IHSS)

  • Home care aide 

  • Community Health Workers

  • Private pay seniors in the home and community 

  • Unlicensed social workers 

  • Personal care assistants 

  • Care coordinators 

  • Community health workers 

  • Transportation providers 

The following population must be from one of the following program settings in Merced County: Home Care Organizations, Community-Based Adult Services, Multipurpose Senior Services Program, Adult Day Care, CA Community Transitions, PACE, Assisted Living Waiver Providers, RCFEs w/ Medical Residents (Medi-Cal) HCBA Waiver Providers, or an AIDS Waiver Provider.

Individuals selected to move forward with the training program will receive an email confirmation with additional instructions from the Merced County Department of Workforce Investment. 

Please Note: Unpaid family and friend caregivers still qualify for the training; however, will not qualify for the stipend. Only paid in-home and community-based caregivers qualify for the incentive.

For additional questions about the program or experiencing issues signing up for the program, contact Miranda Moreno at (209) 930-0766 or miranda.moreno@countyofmerced.com.  

All applications will be reviewed, and a Merced County Department of Workforce Investment member will contact each applicant to confirm all information or for any questions. 

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How were you referred to sign up for the CalGrows program?  *
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Applicant's First Name *
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Email Address  *
Physical Home Address *
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Applicant Ethnicity  *
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Are you an active or former member of the U.S. Armed Services?  *
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Employment Information (Direct Care Workers)
Paid Direct Care Workers employed for at least 60 days in their current field must complete this section. 
Name of Employer (Business Name) 
City 
Supervisor's Full Name 
Employer Phone Number 
Select your current position:

Note: Only paid caregivers qualify for incentive payments. Unpaid family and friend caregivers do not qualify for incentive payments. 

Have you been in your position as a Paid Direct Care Worker (DCW) for at least 60 days? 
Employment Start Date as a Direct Care Worker. 
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Program Information 

If you are eligible and selected to proceed, you must complete the 50 hours of training. Both paid and unpaid Direct Care Workers will receive a certificate of completion after completing the training.

Paid Direct Care Workers (DCW): You must complete the 50 hours of training to qualify. After completing the training, participants will receive a certificate of completion to submit their claim to CalGrows and proof of employment to be eligible for the stipend at https://www.calgrows.org/get-paid.

Do you agree to complete the full hours of training as required?  *
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If you are eligible and selected to proceed, you will be assigned a Career Coach to help navigate you through your training such as communication (email, text, phone calls), reminders, training location, etc. 

Do you agree that a Career Coach will contact you for further details? 
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The training will be conducted at the Merced Adult School at 50 E.20th Street in Merced. The instructional day is approximately 8 hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) with a 30-minute meal break with lunch included and two ten (10) minute breaks. 

Classes will be offered multiple days (including Saturdays) and it will be possible to complete the entire program by attending one day a week or even spreading it out longer if necessary. 

Do you agree to be available to complete the training program? 
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Do you have reliable transportation to make it to the training?  *
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The Merced County Department of Workforce Investment could help with childcare cost (case-by-case basis) - to help accommodate and assist you in completing your training. 

Will you need assistance with childcare if eligible? 
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Please be prepared to provide us with a copy of your valid California identification or driver's license during our initial contact with you. (For the registration process)
Important Before Completion

If you are eligible to proceed with the training, a Career Coach from the Merced County Department of Workforce Investment will contact you to review your information and help answer any questions about the program. The training program is available at no cost to both paid and unpaid Direct Care Workers. 

Note: Only paid Direct Care Workers will be eligible for the stipend. For more information about CalGrows requirements, visit https://www.calgrows.org/faq to help answer any questions you might have about the stipend. 

Online Self- Attestation Confirmation

I further certify that the information given as part of and attached to this application is true and accurate. I am aware that any false information or intended omissions may subject me to civil or criminal penalties for filing of false public records and/or forfeiture of any funds approved through this program. This application does not constitute a contractual agreement. If any portion of the application is approved, a formal agreement between parties will be executed to obligate funds for the approved expenditures. I understand the County may request my participation in program monitoring and audits, if required.

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