A child does not necessarily have to be unaware of every danger to qualify for IHSS Protective Supervision. Some children understand certain safety rules but remain unable to recognize, evaluate, or respond appropriately to other hazards because of a mental impairment. The county should not base its decision on a single skill or isolated example.
When requesting IHSS Protective Supervision for a child, strong documentation can make a significant difference. The county must decide whether the child is non-self-directing because of a mental impairment and whether the child needs ongoing observation and intervention to remain safely at home. Parents should not rely only on a diagnosis or a general
If you work full-time and your child receives In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), you may wonder whether your job prevents you from becoming your child’s paid IHSS provider. Under California’s current rules, having a full-time job does not automatically prevent a parent from being the IHSS provider for a minor child. This is an important change
Your child has been receiving In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), and now their 18th birthday is approaching. Does IHSS stop? Do you have to submit a new application? Will your child lose hours? Can you continue as their provider? For most families, turning 18 does not end an existing IHSS case or require the family to