These errands may include: picking up prescriptions; delivering late payments to prevent a utility being shut off; and shopping for non-food supplies that you need to remain living safely at home.
Newsletter Catagories
IHSS Care Provider Appreciation
By Araceli Gaona October 2017 | 2017 Fall NewsletterWorking as an In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) care provider can be extremely fulfilling for...
Public Authority Training
The Public Authority Training Department offers free training resources to IHSS care providers and consumers in Santa Clara County.
New Training Certificate for IHSS Care Providers
The new certificate will be given to IPs who finish all six of the Series 2 classes: Alzheimer’s Basics; Cancer Care Basics; Caregiver Stress Management; Emergency and Disaster Preparedness; Falls Prevention; and The Skilled Care Provider.
Getting Started with a New Care Provider
By Shannin Prather January 2017 | 2017 Winter NewsletterDo you have questions about hiring a care provider? If you are new to IHSS, or haven’t hired...
Provider Enrollment Agreement Form SOC 846 Must be Returned by April 29, 2017
In February 2016, changes to the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Provider Enrollment Agreement Form (SOC 846) went into effect, caused by the new rules regarding overtime and travel time pay. All IHSS care providers enrolled prior to January 2016 are required to sign the updated form, confirming understanding of the new rules.

