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Find county application instructions and care assessment information.

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Choose your county for its local programme page and contacts. Use the purpose shown for each application, provider or payroll contact.
CDSS instructions and state forms are shared across counties. The county assesses eligibility, care needs and authorized hours.
Provider enrollment is separate from a recipient application. A parent-provider arrangement for a minor depends on the IHSS subprogramme.
Visitor locations and mailing addresses are listed separately. Confirm appointments and current hours with the programme before travelling.

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San Joaquin County IHSS — in-home support

Local IHSS programme guide for San Joaquin. Recipient assessment, provider enrollment and payroll are separate processes; use the contacts for the stated purpose.

Local IHSS application and programme informationOfficial instructions

Use the county’s instructions and the contacts for the stated purpose. Recipient eligibility and authorized care are determined by the county.

Shared California IHSS guidance — assessment

A county social worker assesses care needs at a home interview and determines which services and hours can be authorized.

Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources

Shared California IHSS guidance — decision

The county sends an approval or denial notice. An approval identifies the authorized services and monthly hours; a denial explains the reason.

Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 15, 2026

San Joaquin County · San Joaquin — IHSS programme information (opens in a new tab)

Local programme / application page identity

IHSS

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State IHSS guidance for children and family caregiversOfficial instructions

Shared CDSS child guidance, including the PCSP parent-provider restriction and county subprogramme assessment.

Source checked October 15, 2026

California Department of Social Services · IHSS for Children (opens in a new tab)

State State IHSS guidance for children and family caregivers

IHSS for Children

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