What is the IHSS Advisory Committee?

The Advisory Committee provides ongoing advice and recommendations regarding IHSS to the Board of Supervisors and other administrative bodies in Yolo County related to the delivery and administration of In-Home Supportive Services, the governing body, and the IHSS Public Authority.

The mission of the Yolo County IHSS Advisory Committee is to give consumers and providers a voice in IHSS and Public Authority policy, program development, and operations. We do this by advising, advocating, and making recommendations for the enhancement, availability, and quality of IHSS and ensuring services that support a positive and productive relationship between the consumers and providers.

What is IHSS?

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is federal, state and locally funded program administered by Yolo County. IHSS helps individuals with disabilities and the elderly who need assistance assistance with personal care and/or housework remain safely in their own homes . IHSS authorizes hours for IHSS consumers to hire and pay providers to perform household tasks such as cooking, shopping, and cleaning and/or personal care services such as help with bathing, grooming, dressing, transferring, and hygiene. Click here to learn about how IHSS makes a difference for Yolo County Residents!

To be eligible for IHSS a person must meet both income and program requirements. Yolo County residents may contact the IHSS Program at (530) 661-2955 for information about eligibility.