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Local care providers urge board to prioritize IHSS supports during public comment
Summary
Multiple home‑care providers and family members urged supervisors to consider the needs of IHSS recipients and providers, saying in‑home care keeps families together and saves county resources; a provider asked for clarity on the county contract response timeline.
Several public commenters during the June 9 meeting urged the board to prioritize In‑Home Supportive Services (IHSS) needs and to respond to provider contract questions.
An IHSS provider described caring for a disabled spouse and an autistic son and said the IHSS program allows the family to remain together rather than placing family members in institutional care. The provider asked the board to "please consider our needs as well" and said many local families rely on IHSS to remain at home.
Jean Martinez, a home‑care provider, asked county staff to provide an overview of the provider contract and to respond to outstanding questions about contract terms.
The board acknowledged the comments and directed staff to continue work on the provider contract and to coordinate follow‑up outreach to providers and recipients; no formal action was taken during public comment.
