If my child has Regional Center respite hours, would that affect the IHSS hours they can qualify for?

Yes, your child can qualify for IHSS hours if you receive respite hours from Regional Center. According to Public Benefits Specialist Lisa Concoff Kronbeck, "Respite has nothing to do with IHSS because if you're the IHSS provider, you're providing care to your child. Respite is for you, to give you a break. So it's totally separate from whether your child needs assistance with certain tasks."

For more information, see our articles about respite and IHSS.