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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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Can You Request a Different IHSS Social Worker?

IHSS Paramedical Services: What Counties Don’t Always Clearly Explain to Families

Every day across California, parents and caregivers perform medical tasks that would otherwise require a nurse, trained aide, or clinical...

California Gets Closer to Statewide Formula for Respite Care Services

If you have a family member served by a Regional Center in California, a significant change is coming to how...

Caring for Kids and Aging Parents at the Same Time

There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that doesn’t show up in any single moment. It’s the cumulative weight of being...

Can You Get IHSS Without a Social Security Number?

For many California families applying for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), one of the most stressful questions comes long before the...

CareReady: Free Emergency Care Packet Builder for Caregivers & Families

Most caregivers have all the information in their head. CareReady gets it out of your head and onto paper —...

IHSS Functional Index Rankings and Hourly Task Guidelines in California

If you have ever looked at an IHSS Notice of Action and wondered how the county actually decided on the...