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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.
For aspiring entrepreneurs with disabilities who want real independence, the dream of business ownership can clash with daily access needs...
A comprehensive guide to the state agency that funds, oversees, and coordinates services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and...
California has no shortage of funding to help people stay safely in their homes — the problem is that this...
Social workers use IHSS Hourly Task Guidelines (HTGs) to determine how many weekly hours a recipient needs in each service...
Most families find out what IHSS won’t pay for at the worst possible moment — when the caregiver is already...
A decades-old court order called Ball v. Swoap requires California to pay a penalty for every day it takes too...