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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

Five Innocent Statements That Can Hurt Your IHSS Case

Why casual, well-meaning answers during your IHSS assessment can be misread — and how to describe your family’s real needs...

What’s Really in Your IHSS Case File?

Many recipients have no idea what social workers write after a home visit — here’s what’s actually documented, who can...

When a Child Turns 18: SSI, Medi-Cal & IHSS Changes Families Need to Know

Turning 18 is supposed to be a milestone worth celebrating. For families of children with disabilities, it can also feel...

Why Caregivers Should Run Their Own Background Checks

Trust is a funny thing. Most caregivers spend years building it. They show up on time. They learn medication schedules....

Why Your IHSS Paycheck Takes 10 Business Days (and Why That’s Normal)

If you spend any time in California IHSS caregiver or recipient groups online, you already know the rhythm. The 1st...

If IHSS Didn’t Exist Tomorrow: What California Would Actually Lose

Imagine waking up tomorrow to the news that California’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program no longer exists. No phaseout. No...