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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 Recipient Hospitalized? Pay Rules, Discharge Timing & Mistakes to Avoid

When someone receiving In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is suddenly hospitalized, everything changes—fast. Care routines are disrupted, schedules collapse, and one...

Pope Leo XIV on Caregiving, Human Dignity, and Why “No-One Should Ever Be Left Alone”

When Pope Leo XIV recently addressed families, caregivers, volunteers, and researchers supporting people living with ALS, he delivered something far...

Unskilled vs Licensed Caregivers: IHSS, CNA, LVN and RN Roles Explained

If you’re caring for a child or adult with significant needs, you’ve probably come across a confusing mix of titles—IHSS...

Institutional Deeming in California: How to Get Medi-Cal for Your Child

One of the most powerful — and often misunderstood — pathways to coverage in California is something called Institutional Deeming....

The Tech Revolution in Home Care Is Moving at Lightning Speed

There was a time—not that long ago—when home care relied heavily on memory, handwritten notes, and fragmented communication. Caregivers showed...

Documenting Your Child’s Needs for IHSS Without Feeling Overwhelmed

The hardest part of IHSS might not be the care itself—but just proving the care is real. Parents live the...