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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.

Categories

In Home Developmental Disabilities Habilitation Programs
Personal Care
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Children's In Home Respite Care
Adult In Home Respite Care
In Home Supportive Services Subsidies
Offers ongoing class series (attend one or all sessions), workshops, trainings, support groups

Categories

Parent/Child Activity Groups
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Child Custody/Support Related Support Groups
Parenting Skills Classes
Parent Rights Classes
Youth Development
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent Support Groups
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Parenting Materials
Co-Parenting Workshops
Child Abuse Support Groups
Workshops/Symposiums
Stepfamily/Blended Family Support Groups
Services Include:
Unemployment Assistance (UI application/access point)
OSHA Training
OJT On-the -job training opportunities
On site Job readiness training/Job placement assistance
Vocational English as a second language (VESL)/GED Preparation


Housing Assistance

Categories

Transitional Housing/Shelter
Financial Literacy Training
In Home Supportive Services Subsidies
Personal Financial Counseling
Employment Preparation
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Housing Counseling
Job Finding Assistance
Employment Physical Examinations
Youth Employment Programs
Employment Related Fingerprinting
Provides hospice care to terminally ill patients at home or in a skilled nursing facility.

Grief Support program provides support and counseling to surviving family members and friends. Assists them through the painful period following the death of a loved one.

Transitions program provides case management and non-medical supportive services for patients diagnosed with a progressive illness or end-stage disease who are not ready for hospice care.

Supportive relationships with patients, caregivers, and family members, Supportive relationships with patients and families, Supportive relationships with patients and families that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, Family support services, Coordinate referrals, data, and care, Referral to other government and social service programs (e.g., for financial, food security, housing, etc.), pediatric hospice with an interdisciplinary team - RN, Social Work, Spiritual Care, Music Therapy.

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships

Categories

General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Home Care/Hospice Associations
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Bereaved Parent Support Groups
Hospice Care
Case/Care Management
Hospice Care Referrals
Specialized Information and Referral
Bereaved Child Support Groups
Terminal Illness Counseling

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.

Categories

In Home Developmental Disabilities Habilitation Programs
Personal Care
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Children's In Home Respite Care
Adult In Home Respite Care
In Home Supportive Services Subsidies
Provides hospice care to terminally ill patients at home or in a skilled nursing facility.

Grief Support program provides support and counseling to surviving family members and friends. Assists them through the painful period following the death of a loved one.

Transitions program provides case management and non-medical supportive services for patients diagnosed with a progressive illness or end-stage disease who are not ready for hospice care.

Supportive relationships with patients, caregivers, and family members, Supportive relationships with patients and families, Supportive relationships with patients and families that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, Family support services, Coordinate referrals, data, and care, Referral to other government and social service programs (e.g., for financial, food security, housing, etc.), pediatric hospice with an interdisciplinary team - RN, Social Work, Spiritual Care, Music Therapy.

Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships

Categories

General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Home Care/Hospice Associations
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Bereaved Parent Support Groups
Hospice Care
Case/Care Management
Hospice Care Referrals
Specialized Information and Referral
Bereaved Child Support Groups
Terminal Illness Counseling