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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

How IHSS Transfers When You Move Counties or In With Family

Moving is stressful under the best of circumstances. When you or someone you care for relies on In-Home Supportive Services...

The Paycheck That Comes From Loving My Son

On being paid to care for your own disabled child — and the strange emotional terrain of a wage that...

IHSS and Regional Center in 2026: New DDS Data Sharing Explained

A plain-language guide for IHSS recipients, caregivers, and families raising a child who is both a Regional Center client and...

What Family Caregiving Really Costs

The hidden, lifelong price of showing up for someone you love — and where California caregivers can find real support....

Getting Home Safely: A Nighttime Safety Guide for In-Home Caregivers

Many IHSS providers start or end their shifts in the dark. A morning caregiver may leave home before sunrise; an...

The Numbers Are In: 5 Practical Takeaways From California’s May 2026 IHSS Data

Every month, the California Department of Social Services quietly publishes a workbook of IHSS program data. Most people never open...