Clarification from IHSS PA MARIN: As we all are mandated to stay home under the Shelter in Place ordinance, it is important to clarify a couple of things: 1) In-Home Care is considered “essential service”, which makes care providers EXEMPT from this order. 2) Remember that the recipient is your employer. Please communicate with them and follow their requests. 3) Care providers who are 65 or older are encouraged to stay home. 4) If you are sick, stay home. 5) If for some reason you are not able to work for your recipient, please notify the Public Authority at (415) 499-1024. The Public Authority is closed to the public but we are available via phone or email at registry@pa-marin.org. Be safe and take care of yourselves and each other.
(Aclaraciones de parte de IHSS PA MARIN: En vista de la orden “Shelter in Place” la cual nos ordena permanecer en casa, es importante aclarar ciertos puntos: 1) In-Home Care es considerado “servicio esencial” lo cual significa que los proveedores de cuidado están EXEMPTOS de esta orden. 2) Recuerde que su cliente es su patrón. Por favor mantenga buena comunicación con ellos y siga sus indicaciones. 3) Proveedores de cuidado que son mayores de 65 años deben quedarse en casa. 5) Si por alguna razón usted no puede ir a trabajar por favor notifíquenos al (415) 499-1024. La Public Authority está cerrada al público pero estamos disponibles para servirle ya sea por teléfono o por email al registry@pa-marin.org. Cuídense a ustedes mismo y a los demás.
A Vital Resource for In-Home Care
In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority of Marin (IHSS PA) is a public agency established in 2002 by the Board of Supervisors. We serve low-income older adults and persons with disabilities who qualify for In-Home Supportive Services in order to remain independent and safe in their own homes.
We work in partnership with the In-Home Supportive Services Program (IHSS), administered by Marin County Health and Human Services. We match IHSS Care Recipients with qualified Care Providers so they can live healthier, more productive lives. In-home care costs approximately one-fifth that of nursing home care, so our services save money for taxpayers as well as improve the quality of life for those we serve.
Our Services
- Maintain a Registry of care providers who are prescreened and available for work.
- Provide lists of available, screened care providers to IHSS care recipients.
- Match care recipients with care providers and conduct follow-ups.
- Assist the care recipients with interviewing, hiring and supervising care providers.
- Mediate between care recipients and care providers in resolving conflicts.
- Conduct state-mandated enrollment orientations and offer additional training for care providers.
- Act as the employer of record for care providers for collective bargaining purposes.
- Administer health care benefits for care providers.
- Advocate for the needs of care recipients.
Click here for more information about in-home care eligibility.
