IN HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (IHSS) | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE
IN HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (IHSS)
500 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076
For errand running shopping assistance/Personal care: Medi-Cal recipients 65+ and/or disabled with licensed health care practitioner certifying the need for in-home care.
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Medi-Cal
Santa Cruz County, California
Description
The County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department's In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program supports safe independent living for low-income frail elderly adults and disabled persons of all ages. County IHSS services assist people to apply for and determine eligibility to receive and access IHSS.
The IHSS Public Authority - a separate partner agency - is the employer of record for IHSS providers, providing assistance to IHSS recipient consumers on how to interview, hire and supervise a care providers, helping improve service delivery for low income seniors and disabled individuals of all ages who are enrolled in IHSS.
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.