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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.
One of the hardest parts of being an IHSS provider has nothing to do with timesheets, lifting, bathing, cooking, or...
One of the most common surprises for new IHSS providers is learning that they may qualify for paid sick leave....
Use our free IHSS hours estimator tool to estimate your potential monthly authorized hours. This tools uses California’s Functional Index...
If you’ve started the process of applying for IHSS Protective Supervision (PS) for your child, there’s a good chance you’ve...
Most IHSS timesheet rejections happen because California’s workweek rules are more confusing than most providers realize. Weekly maximums are based...
If you’ve ever heard the term “IEP” thrown around in school meetings, Facebook groups, or doctor’s offices and felt unsure...