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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?

Care Log: Free Daily Care Journal for Caregivers & Families

Caregiving moves fast — and important details can easily get forgotten. Care Log helps caregivers keep organized daily notes about...

Why Some IHSS Protective Supervision Cases Get Denied — Even When the Child Clearly Needs It

Few things feel more frustrating for a parent than hearing their child was denied Protective Supervision through IHSS after years...

The Conversations That Make or Break an IHSS Provider Relationship

One of the hardest parts of being an IHSS provider has nothing to do with timesheets, lifting, bathing, cooking, or...

IHSS Sick Time Explained: What California Providers Need to Know

One of the most common surprises for new IHSS providers is learning that they may qualify for paid sick leave....

IHSS Time Estimator: Be Prepared for the Home Assessment

Use our free IHSS hours estimator tool to estimate your potential monthly authorized hours. This tools uses California’s Functional Index...

What Is the SOC 821—and Why It Matters So Much for IHSS Protective Supervision

If you’ve started the process of applying for IHSS Protective Supervision (PS) for your child, there’s a good chance you’ve...