Being an IHSS caregiver isn’t easy. The system is complicated, the pay is low, and the people doing the work often feel invisible. This site exists to make the path a little clearer, a little easier, and a little louder.

Our mission is simple:

• Help people understand how to apply for IHSS and actually get through the paperwork.
• Share honest tips on how to survive on IHSS pay and balance the work with the rest of life.
• Give caregivers the tools and information they need to push for change — because our work matters, and our voices matter.

Why We Exist

Caregivers make independent living possible for seniors and people with disabilities. Without us, thousands of people would be forced into nursing homes or institutions. But despite the importance of this work, caregivers often struggle to find clear information, navigate the system, or survive on the wages provided.

We exist to fill that gap: to give caregivers a one-stop place for resources, news, and advocacy tools that make a real difference in day-to-day life.

What We Offer

• Step-by-step guides on applying to IHSS.
• Links to county, state, and federal resources caregivers actually use.
• Updates on wages, contracts, and union negotiations, so caregivers know what’s happening behind the scenes.
• Community news and stories, because we learn from each other.
• Advocacy tools, including how to contact decision-makers, find your voice, and push for fair pay.

Objectives

• Educate caregivers on how to apply for IHSS and access the services available to them.
• Support caregivers with practical resources to help them manage day-to-day life on IHSS wages.
• Inform caregivers about current wage rates, union contracts, and policy changes that affect their work.
• Empower caregivers to advocate for fair pay and recognition of the essential role they play in our communities.
• Build community by sharing stories, tools, and connections that remind caregivers they are not alone.

Our Vision

We believe that every IHSS caregiver deserves respect, fair pay, and real support. Our vision is a future where caregivers don’t have to choose between caring for loved ones and surviving financially — where the work we do is seen, valued, and sustained.

This site is here for every caregiver — whether you’ve been doing this for decades or you’re just now applying. No politics, no big words, no gatekeeping. Just real help for real people doing the hardest job there is.