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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 to Get Free Home Modifications in California

California has no shortage of funding to help people stay safely in their homes — the problem is that this...

IHSS Hourly Task Guidelines Chart – Free Downloadable Reference Guide

Social workers use IHSS Hourly Task Guidelines (HTGs) to determine how many weekly hours a recipient needs in each service...

What IHSS Does Not Cover — And What To Do About the Gaps

Most families find out what IHSS won’t pay for at the worst possible moment — when the caregiver is already...

Ball v. Swoap: California’s IHSS Penalty Payment for Late Hearing Decisions Explained

A decades-old court order called Ball v. Swoap requires California to pay a penalty for every day it takes too...

IHSS for Children: What Parents Need to Know

IHSS for children California is the same program for minors as it is for adults — but there are important...

California Without Limits: An Outdoor Accessible Guide

California is one of the most biodiverse and geographically stunning states in the country. It is also, increasingly, one of...