What is IHSS Public Authority?

IHSS Public Authority logoThe In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority was established by state law and local ordinance in 2001 by the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors. The IHSS Public Authority is responsible for specific tasks to help eligible recipients and providers of IHSS in our county.

 

What does the IHSS Public Authority do?

  • Manages enrollment of IHSS providers.
  • Provides and maintains a registry of IHSS providers.
  • Helps match consumers with screened providers and assists both parties in this relationship.
  • Provides information about available trainings.
  • Assists both recipient and providers to problem solve.
  • Acts as employer of record for all IHSS providers for collective bargaining purposes (for wages and benefits).
  • Provides gloves, facemasks and antibacterial gel to IHSS Providers. Please note: Starting July 2026, the distribution of gloves, facemasks, and antibacterial gelwill be managed by SEIU 2015. Distribution will be monthly at the following locations. Distribution will be monthly at the following locations:
Watsonville Office
18 Alexander St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
Santa Cruz Office
517B Mission St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

 

For distribution dates and times, please contact Joel Campos, Organizer I, at (831) 566-0120. This change was made in agreement with SEIU 2015 and the IHSS Public Authority of the County of Santa Cruz