Caregivers press Shasta supervisors for higher IHSS pay and program support

Apr 9, 2025

Dozens of In‑Home Supportive Services caregivers and supporters urged the board to raise wages and strengthen the IHSS program, describing long hours, multiple jobs, housing insecurity and program reliance; speakers asked the board to prioritize funding and to push state and federal officials for continued support.

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An extended public-comment period at the April 8 Shasta County Board meeting focused on the wages and working conditions of In‑Home Supportive Services (IHSS) caregivers.

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