Family Caregiver Training

Family Caregiver Training at Unity Developmental Disabilities Care Center (UDDCC) provides parents, guardians, and family members with the knowledge and skills they need to safely and effectively care for their loved one at home. Whether a caregiver is supporting a child with developmental disabilities, a youth in foster care, or an individual with TBI, UDDCC ensures they receive comprehensive, hands-on training that meets state and waiver requirements.

Our Family Caregiver Training program prepares families to confidently provide daily support while maintaining safety, dignity, and compliance.

Family Caregiver Training covers:

• Bathing, hygiene, grooming, and dressing
   
• Meal preparation and nutrition
   
• Mobility, transfers, and safe body mechanics
   
• Home safety and environmental awareness
   

• Trauma-informed care techniques
   
• Understanding triggers, communication needs, and calming strategies
   
• Positive reinforcement and structured routines
   

• Medication reminders (where allowed)
   
• Health monitoring
   
• Understanding medical appointments and follow-up care
   
• Recognizing signs of illness or crisis
   

• Daily notes
   
• Timesheets (LRI, respite, habilitation, etc.)
   
• Progress tracking toward ISP goals
   
• Incident reporting and communication logs
   

• CPR/First Aid
   
• Mandt or crisis-prevention strategies
   
• Evacuation, fire safety, and emergency planning
   

Training is adapted for the type of service the family is providing, such as:

• LRI (Legally Responsible Individual) Services
   
• Supported Family Living & Shared Living
   
• Respite Care
   
• Foster Care Support
   
• DD or TBI Home-Based Support
   

UDDCC ensures that family caregivers receive:

• One-on-one coaching
   
• Hands-on demonstrations and practice
   
• Clear, easy-to-follow training materials
   
• Ongoing support and check-ins
   
• 24/7 access to agency assistance for urgent situations
   
• Continued education as needs change
   

To empower families with the tools, skills, and confidence they need to provide high-quality care that promotes safety, independence, and quality of life for their loved one.