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Caregivers press county to increase IHSS wages as board approves administration MOU

Orange County Board of Supervisors · April 14, 2026
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After dozens of public commenters urged wage increases for in‑home supportive services (IHSS) caregivers and warned of provider shortages, the board approved an MOU to establish an IHSS worker registry; supervisors emphasized the MOU does not set wages and pledged further discussions with Sacramento on funding parity.

Dozens of caregivers, labor advocates and service‑provider representatives urged the Orange County Board of Supervisors to increase wages and benefits for in‑home supportive services (IHSS) providers as the board approved a memorandum of understanding to establish an IHSS worker registry.

Speakers described the caregiver workforce as undersupplied and underpaid, and urged the county to use…

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