SF IHSS Public Authority

Helps seniors and people with disabilities safely remain in their own homes with support from a provider who assists with personal care and routine household tasks.

Distribution of personal protective equipment to in-home care providers at no cost.

Assistance in scheduling and signing up for LiveScan fingerprinting appointments required for provider enrollment.

Support in scheduling to receive an identification card for In-Home Supportive Services providers.

Matching of consumers with trained, qualified in-home supportive services providers plus ongoing support.

Provision of backup in-home care when a regular provider is unavailable.

Program providing on-demand in-home care services when scheduled providers cannot work.

Handling employment administration and payroll functions for IHSS providers.

Educational materials, community outreach efforts, and advocacy on behalf of consumers and providers.

Peer mentoring support for new and existing IHSS providers.

Coordination of required criminal background checks for IHSS providers.

Free workshops on advance care planning, teaching how to make healthcare decisions and have discussions with loved ones and providers.

Collaboration with UCSF Palliative Care Clinic to raise awareness and support advance care planning.