Radio Tonga Boosts Tongan Caregivers

A CalGROWS video aired by Radio Tonga since March has prompted over 25 Tongan women in California to reach out for help enrolling as a caregiver.

The in-language video explains that CalGROWS, launched by the California Department of Aging launched CalGrows on June 5, 2023, is a program offering free training including online courses for home caregivers, paid workers, home caregivers, community-based caregivers and unpaid family and friends. 

Participants may get up to $6,000 to learn and use new caregiving skills, but must act soon as the program ends on August 30. 

Caregivers can sign up for the program online at calgrows.org, by phone at (888) 991-7234 or by email at help@calgrows.org.