In Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Resource Details

Description	Assists eligible individuals with performing daily tasks safely in their own home. Services include: Feeding Bathing Dressing Housekeeping Accompanying individuals to medical appointments Paramedical services Protective supervision IHSS recipients are responsible for finding their own home care providers. Also responsible for firing if services are not performed according to client's specifications. For a list of providers or to become a provider please contact Public Authority. For further information, visit the In-Home Supportive Services website.

	Defined coverage areas: California - Santa Clara County


	Hours of operation: Mon: 8am 5pm Tue: 8am 5pm Wed: 8am 5pm Thu: 8am 5pm Fri: 8am 5pm

Program
Eligibility	California resident age 65 or older or blind or disabled, live in his/her own home, has a Medi-Cal eligibility determination; and complete submit a Health Care Certification Form from their physicians.

Languages Offered	Interpreter services available
Program Fees	No fee
Application Process	Complete online application can be submitted via mail, fax, or in person. Have physician complete the Health Care Certification Form. After a home visit by Social Worker. Client will be notified if they qualify via letter.
Documents Required	Health Care Certification form [SOC 873] completed by a Licensed Health Care Professional.





Programs at this agency	CalFresh Medi-Cal Program Senior Nutrition Programs Office of the Public Guardian Adult Protective Services (APS) Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting (CPS) Resource Family Homes - Foster Care Licensing Adoptions Relinquishment and Post-Adoptive Services General Assistance Program Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants CalWORKs Congregate Meal Program Meals on Wheels Neighborhood Meals on Wheels Transportation Services CalFresh Employment and Training CFET Office of Veterans Services Season of Sharing Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP) Refugee Cash Assistance