IHSS care recipients can get assistance in the language they are most comfortable with. The languages IHSS social workers speak include Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Cambodian, Korean, Portuguese, Farsi, Russian and, most recently, Assyrian.
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Santa Clara County
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.
Guide to In-Home Supportive Services Assistance
By Shannin Prather January 2017 | 2017 Winter NewsletterWe understand the importance of feeling in control of your situation. Below, we’ve provided...
Community Resource Highlight: Silicon Valley Independent Living Center
SVILC offers supportive tools and resources to help individuals to live independently.
Join the IHSS Advisory Board
IHSS Advisory Board meetings are a great place to bring concerns about IHSS and how service is being delivered.
24th Annual Senior Resource and Wellness Fair
The Senior Wellness Fair is a free event open to the aging community, caretakers, and others.
Training Opportunities
Support your care provider in their efforts to become better at caring for you and encourage them to attend the Public Authority Services Training Department’s free classes
Call & Connect Schedule
Spring has arrived, along with new topics for discussion during our monthly Call and Connect Sessions.
Community Resource Highlights: Sourcewise I&A and IHSS Advisory Board
April 2016 | 2016 Spring NewsletterSourcewise Information & Awareness (I&A) When you or a loved one encounters a difficult situation, it can...
Overtime Pay Changes for IHSS Providers
Starting February 1st, 2016 all IHSS care providers will be eligible for overtime pay.