In-Home Supportive Services

A long-term advocate of California’s In Home Supportive Services Program, NSCLC seeks to preserve and improve the IHSS program, especially for those with limited English proficiency.

Oster v. Lightbourne, Ninth Circuit, California, is a class action lawsuit that challenges the state of California’s budget-related cuts to the IHSS. To read more about this case, click here.

  • Forms
    IHSS Forms, http://www.cdss.ca.gov/agedblinddisabled/PG1810.htm Translated Forms and Publications,  http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/FormsandPu_274.htm


  • IHSS and Language Access: A Resource Manual for Advocates
    NSCLC's resource manual for advocates provides background information and practical advice for advocates whose clients receive In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and are limited English proficient. Resources include NSCLC's recent report on language ac...


  • Improving Language Access to Keep California’s Older Adults at Home
    An Examination of the In-Home Supportive Services Program This NSCLC report contains findings and recommendations to improve the experiences of limited English proficient consumers of California's In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) personal care progr...


  • How to File a Language Access Complaint
    IHSS limited-English proficient consumers have the right to services in their own language.  This alert assists advocates in filing federal and state complaints when language assistance is not provided. Read How to File a Language Access Complaint


  • IHSS Rules, Regulations, Resources
    Helpful list of resources for advocates, including statutues, regulations and many resources.  Read HCBS Resources for Advocates.  


  • IHSS Provider-Related Materials
    Many counties have issued letters requesting the deadline for provider requirements. These letters can be found at the IHSS Coalition website. To read these letters, click here. Note: NSCLC is not responsible for the contents, information or se...


  • Disability Rights California Handout on IHSS Share of Cost Strategies
    To access this information, Click Here. Note: NSCLC is not responsible for the contents, information or services which may appear on any off-site pages, websites or links referenced. External links are provided for convenience only and their pre...


  • California Disability Community Action Network
    To access this information, click here. Note: NSCLC is not responsible for the contents, information or services which may appear on any off-site pages, websites or links referenced. External links are provided for convenience only and their pre...


  • Additional Resources for Consumers
    Disability Rights California has a number of resources translated for consumers, including valuable self-assessment tools to help IHSS recipients prepare for a hearing. To access this resources, click here. Note: NSCLC is not responsible for the...


  • Recent All County Letters Pertaining to IHSS
    ACL 10-05 (February 17, 2010) Questions and Answers Regarding Criminal Background Checks for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Providers ACL 09-78 (November 25, 2009)  Mark Beckwith, et al. v. John A. Wagner, et al., Temporary Restraining Orde...