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IN HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE

IN HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY

500 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076

Eligibility

Be an IHSS recipient or if looking for work as a caregiver, have a valid Social Security Card and unexpired U.S government issued identification, attend an orientation and pay for live scan background check.

Hours

Mon 8am - 5pm Tue 8am - 5pm Wed 8am - 5pm Thu 8am - 5pm Fri 8am - 5pm
https://www.santacruzinhomecare.org

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Call for services

Fees

No fee

Service area

Santa Cruz County, California

Description

The Public Authority is responsible for enrolling caregivers into the In-Home Supportive Services Program, provides ongoing training to IHSS caregivers, provide free supplies to IHSS caregivers and manage a registry of IHSS caregivers. The Public Authority assists IHSS recipients that need a caregiver with referrals of potential caregivers.

Providing organization

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE

The County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department's Adult and Long-Term Care Division assists older and disabled adults to maximize self-sufficiency, safety and independence. We provide case work services and resource information that offer a choice of community services and care options through our Adult Protective Services, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Public Guardian and Veterans Services programming.