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Welcome to the IHSS Connect Blog on ihssconnect.com, your source for news, updates, and stories from the world of In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). Our goal is to empower caregivers and recipients with helpful insights, practical advice, and community voices — from policy changes and expert tips to inspiring stories that celebrate the people who make IHSS a cornerstone of compassionate care.

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What Family Caregiving Really Costs

IHSS Protective Supervision Appeal: Why Money Isn’t Evidence

At almost every Protective Supervision appeal, a parent says some version of the same sentence. We are behind on rent....

Flying With a Wheelchair When You Rely on IHSS

Air travel is one of the few places where a wheelchair user’s equipment, body, and support system all get handed...

The New Federal Autism Missing Person Alert: What It Is, What It Is Not, and What California Already Has

On August 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the National Autism Missing and Endangered Person...

IHSS 90-Hour Exemption: Who Qualifies and How to Apply

If you are an IHSS provider working for two or more recipients, California law caps you at 66 hours of...

Medi-Cal Community Supports: Home Mods, Meals & Security Deposit Help

Most people know Medi-Cal covers doctor visits, hospital stays, and prescriptions. Far fewer know that, in recent years, California has...

WPCS for Adults: A Guide to Waiver Personal Care Services

For families caring for an adult with significant medical or supervision needs, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) often isn’t enough. That’s...