Frequently Asked Questions About IHSS During COVID-19

The state of California provides a helpful program called In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) for parents of children with special needs such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy or another disability. Especially for those of you who have had to stop working in order to take care of your child, IHSS allows you to get paid every month as your child’s caretaker. And since Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency in California as a result of the threat of the COVID-19 virus in March of this year, there are many frequently asked questions about IHSS during COVID-19.

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What is In-Home Support Services (IHSS) Protective Supervision?

If you are raising a child with a developmental disability, such as autism, Down syndrome or cerebral palsy, you might be eligible for IHSS Protective Supervision, which allows financial support of up to $3,000 per month. Protective Supervision is part of the In-Home Support Services (IHSS) program in California and helps parents and guardians of children with special needs to apply for funding.

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How to Get a Letter from Your Child's Doctor for Your IHSS Application

If you are the parent of a child with special needs such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy or another disability, California State’s In-Home Supportive Services program (IHSS) provides a helpful program to get financial support every month. Especially for those of you who have had to stop working in order to take care of your child. Disability benefits such as IHSS and Protective Supervision allow you to be employed as your child’s in-home caretaker. One of the most important documents to include in your IHSS application is the letter from your child's doctor stating your child’s diagnosis. But how do you get your child's doctor to write a great letter for your IHSS application?

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How to Request an IHSS Appeal State Hearing

Have you applied for California’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program and been denied? Or you received a low number of hours and believe you should get more? You can appeal this decision and still receive the maximum amount of funding. Read below to find out how to request an IHSS appeal state hearing.

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How to Fight for Your Child with Special Needs' IEP Rights

Families with children with disabilities like autism already face obstacles in getting their children the appropriate services they need to learn. The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) outlines specific requirements for identifying and educating children with disabilities. But the coronavirus crisis has created even more obstacles where online education may be the only option. Many parents are asking: how do I fight for my child’s IEP rights during the coronavirus pandemic? (more…)