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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 Pay rates by County in California — 2026 Updated

Whether you are a caregiver working out what you can earn in your county, or a recipient trying to understand...

How to Become or Reactivate as an IHSS Provider in California — And Get Paid Faster

For many caregivers, the path into In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) isn’t always linear. You might already be approved in one...

Can a Family Member Be an IHSS Provider? What California Actually Allows

If you’re navigating In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) in California, one of the first questions that comes up is simple: Can...

The Truth About Unemployment, Disability or Paid Leave Benefits for IHSS Providers

The Truth & Only the Truth If you’re an IHSS provider in California, one of the most confusing and often...

IHSS Recipient Hospitalized? Pay Rules, Discharge Timing & Mistakes to Avoid

When someone receiving In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is suddenly hospitalized, everything changes—fast. Care routines are disrupted, schedules collapse, and one...

Pope Leo XIV on Caregiving, Human Dignity, and Why “No-One Should Ever Be Left Alone”

When Pope Leo XIV recently addressed families, caregivers, volunteers, and researchers supporting people living with ALS, he delivered something far...