Raise your hand if you’ve heard this myth before: “IHSS is only for kids of a certain age range.” We’ve been there, and we’ve heard it all. In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) can be a lifeline for many families across California raising kids with disabilities, providing the specialized child care our kids need right at home, but it can also be overwhelming and confusing (do we need an algebra refresher just to figure out how to calculate hours?!). On the other hand, there are also many parents who don’t even realize that their child would qualify for IHSS and many other available resources and supports.
We want every family (yes, you!) to understand and identify what supports are available to them, from IHSS to lesser-known funding programs to useful tools and resources. There are many supports in California for families raising kids with disabilities — and we don’t want you to miss a thing.
Do you have questions about IHSS eligibility, how hours are calculated, whether young kids can qualify, how to demonstrate the need for more services, and more? We sat down with Undivided Public Benefits Specialist Lisa Concoff Kronbeck to get answers to some common questions — and misconceptions — about IHSS. Join us as we bust 14 myths about IHSS for minors!
If your child receives IHSS and you’re a paid parent provider, the IHSS Career Pathways program provides training opportunities to improve your skills. Read up on available course pathways, training time pay and incentives, and reporting courses on your timesheet in our article IHSS Career Pathway Courses: Parent Training and Incentives.
Note that the Career Pathways program is slated to end in September 2024, so if you want to claim all the incentives, you have until April 30 to complete the specialized pathways courses and claim the incentives no later than November 30, 2024.
We know that the IHSS Career Pathways program can be tricky to navigate, so we’re ramping up support to help parent providers access these benefits! Undivided members can access a step-by-step guide to participating in Career Pathways training, get 1:1 Navigator support signing up for classes, and access our FAQ database answering the most commonly asked questions about attending and getting paid for courses. Sign up here to begin your free Kickstart!
Do you know what resources for parents of kids with disabilities in California are overlooked or underutilized? From IEP advocacy to Regional Center and Medi-Cal paying for diapers (they can!) to thousands of dollars in public benefits, we break down the top 10 things that families might be missing out on and how Undivided can help!
Give yourself the Gift of Undivided
One Undivided member tells Undivided, “Thank you so much. I have moments of big pride in all I’ve learned with Undivided and it feels so good to be more in control. Literally eternally grateful for you and this company.”
Dear parents, are the holidays leaving you feeling swamped, out of control, and yes, even a little defeated? If all the parenting books, TED talks, and family advice aren’t helping, it may be time to gift yourself some much deserved support — a team who can help you tackle all your priorities and ease your mind with one-on-one support, resources, tools, and community knowledge. That’s where we come in. Give yourself the gift of Undivided and start 2024 knowing you’ve got a plan.
Office Hours: IHSS Career Pathways
On January 17, 2024, Public Benefits Specialist Lisa Concoff Kronbeck will be available for a special Office Hours all about the IHSS Career Pathways program, where parent providers can be paid for taking training classes.
Bi-weekly Office Hours are virtual Zoom sessions with experts that are open to Undivided members only, so if you’d like to attend, sign up here to begin your free Kickstart!
- Who qualifies to be a paid parent provider for IHSS? Watch this short explanation on YouTube→
- Do you have questions about Regional Center or Self-Determination? Feel free to ask the experienced parents in our private Facebook group →
- Can kids under age 5 receive IHSS protective supervision hours? Check out the answer on Instagram→
- We love seeing Undivided team members and parents at disability conferences and events! See what we’ve been up to on LinkedIn→
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