Frequently Asked Questions


What is the aim of the National Caregiver Champion Collaborative (CCC)?
A broad-based affinity group, the CCC serves as a learning and peer exchange forum for caregiving managers and staff across the Aging Network and partner organizations to get the latest information, resources, and networking opportunities to participate in scaling up existing caregiving efforts. 

Champions will be encouraged to develop on-going state, regional or local caregiver efforts focused on enhancing and innovating caregiver services and supports, to elevate and evolve caregiver services and supports.

Who can participate in the CCC?
Participants are likely to be leaders and managers from Aging Network providers, such as State Units on Aging, AAAs/Title VI Programs, aging service providers, caregiving service providers and others. Participants will have interest and experience in caregiver supports and services and may be responsible for programs funded through the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP, OAA Title III E), the Native American Caregiver Support Program (NACSP, OAA Title VI C), the Lifespan Respite Program, the Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention Programs Initiative or others. Others who work at the intersection of caregiving services and supports are also welcome to attend (e.g., a transportation or nutrition provider whose work impacts caregivers and with an interest in growing knowledge and networking). 

What is the meeting frequency?
The Caregiver Champion Collaborative meets quarterly on Zoom. 

What are the expectations for a Caregiver Champion?

As a Caregiver Champion:

  • I will be part of a group of passionate leaders, innovators and practitioners at the local, state and national level dedicated to strengthening caregiver services and supports.
  • I will have opportunities to connect to and gain support from a collaborative of professionals working to strengthen caregiver services and supports.
  • I will become a Caregiver Champion and promote the work of the collaborative with my network and peers.
  • My contributions will be valued, including suggestions for improving the collaborative.
As a Caregiver Champion, my responsibilities will be:
  • To build awareness of issues affecting caregivers and promote best practices and resources throughout my professional networks and communities.
  • To support a collaborative network of local, state and national leaders and encourage open communication among fellow champions, treating everyone with respect and dignity.
  • To engage in discussions that explore the challenges and barriers to the current collection of outcome data on caregiver services and supports.
As a Caregiver Champion, I will not:
  • Promote commercial, political or personal interests within the collaborative.
  • Use ACL, USAging or associated partner organizations logos or brand to promote commercial, political or personal interests.