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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?

The IHSS Ombudsman: Help for Families, Providers, and Parent Caregivers

Understanding the Role of the IHSS Ombudsman When families first run into problems with In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), one of...

The IHSS Reality Check: What Actually Qualifies for Hours

One of the biggest misunderstandings families have when first applying for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is believing the program is...

Understanding Conservatorship in California: What Parents of Children With Significant Cognitive Impairments Need to Know

For many parents raising a child with significant cognitive impairments, there is an uncomfortable moment that arrives quietly but changes...

All the Ways to Get Respite Care Funding in California

For many California families raising a child or caring for an adult with significant disabilities, respite care is not a...

A Parent’s Guide to California’s Support System for Children with Disabilities

Understanding IHSS, Medi-Cal, Regional Centers, CCS—and How It All Actually Works Together If you’re raising a child with significant medical,...

Hidden Benefits of Being an IHSS Provider in California

Most people become an IHSS provider because someone they love needs help, not because they are looking for employee perks....