Will my child be denied IHSS protective supervision if I have a babysitter during the home visit?
Published: Jun. 24, 2026Updated: Jun. 24, 2026
Some parents who are applying for IHSS may wonder if having a babysitter over during the home visit will hurt their chances of being approved for protective supervision because it shows they have support at home.
Keep in mind that IHSS is not support for parents; it is for the child's needs.
It is reasonable to have an extra caregiver available when IHSS comes for the home visit because a parent applying for protective supervision likely can't watch their child and sit at a table signing papers. IHSS can't deny your child services just because you have childcare.
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