Apply for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) protective supervision
IHSS hours can include measures that protect your child from harming themselves or others. Learn what you need to include in your application for this service.
Why
If your child's supervision needs exceed what a typically developing child would need, IHSS can pay for a provider to make up some of the difference.
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Protective supervision is an IHSS service for recipients who require 24/7 supervision to prevent injury to themselves or others. Learn the requirements and how to apply.
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