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Become an IHSS care provider

Find provider enrollment, orientation and background-check guidance.

Before you start

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.

1 guide with reviewed service links · Kern

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County government · Kern

Kern County IHSS — in-home support

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

State guide to becoming an IHSS providerOfficial instructions

Shared CDSS provider instructions. Arrange enrollment with your county IHSS office or Public Authority as directed.

Source checked October 15, 2026

California Department of Social Services · IHSS provider orientation (opens in a new tab)

State State guide to becoming an IHSS provider

IHSS Provider Orientation

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