TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Board of Supervisors
MEETING DATE: June 24, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Darcie Antle
PHONE:
707-463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Kelly Hansen
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Ratification of Letter of Support for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and to Restore $81 million Cut to IHSS Administrative Funding and Reject CFCO County Penalties
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Ratify letter of support for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and to restore $81 million cut to IHSS administrative funding and reject CFCO county penalties.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board of Supervisors regularly issues support letters that align with the 2025 Legislative Platform. These letters advocate for adequate and ongoing federal and state funding, timely distribution of resources, increased local authority, and flexibility in administering and providing services.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is a state program that enables older adults and individuals with disabilities to remain in their homes, avoiding costly institutional care. To qualify for IHSS, recipients must meet specific criteria, including being elderly, blind, or disabled, as well as demonstrating a low income.
County social workers play a vital role by conducting eligibility assessments, annual reassessments, and case management. IHSS costs are shared among the federal government, state, and counties.
The Governor's May Revision for the 2025-26 State budget addresses a projected $12 billion deficit, in part by proposing cuts to health and human services, including IHSS. The Legislative Analyst's Office projects that IHSS costs will increase by $1.1 billion (11%) due to case growth and rising costs.
The Administration acknowledges in its recently released IHSS budget methodology analysis that current county administrative funding is sever...
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