General Information

The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program provides payment for non-medical in-home care for qualified individuals who are unable to remain safely in their homes without this assistance.

To be eligible for IHSS, an individual must be Medi-Cal eligible or must be receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

The IHSS program provides payment for non-medical in-home care for qualified individuals who are unable to remain safely in their homes without this assistance.

The applicant must be 65 years or older, blind, and/or be a disabled child or adult.
Once enrolled in IHSS, IHSS may pay the wages of a home care worker that you select.

IHSS includes a wide range of services for those who qualify. Individuals who qualify for IHSS may also qualify for CalFresh, formerly known as the food stamp program.

Information about how to qualify and apply for In-Home Supportive Services is also available here.

There are several ways you can apply for services.
You can get an application from our website here or you can come into the office during the hours displayed below.
We are located at The Eastmont Town Center, Suite 143, 6955 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605.

To apply for IHSS over the phone or to request an application be mailed to you, please call the phone number displayed below.