Learn how California's IHSS program works, from qualifying and applying to choosing a provider and understanding pay, taxes, and what to do if you're denied.

The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program provides in-home assistance to eligible aged, blind, and disabled individuals as an alternative to out-of-home care and enables recipients to remain safely in their own homes.

The following are County IHSS program websites. There are a few sites that do not have IHSS details, however you can use the links below to find the appropriate Social Services office contact information.

Bakersfield is a city in and the county seat of Kern County, California, United States. The city covers about 151 sq mi (390 km 2) [10][11] near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, which is located in the Central Valley region.

Official Web Site for Bakersfield, California Travel and Tourism Information. Listen to the Bakersfield Sound, Enjoy Bakersfield Basque Food, Whitewater rafting and more!

The City of Bakersfield continues to see its population grow, exceeding 422,000 as of Jan. 1, 2026 according to the California Finance Department's annual population estimate. At 422,853, Bakersfield remains the ninth-largest city in California by population, gaining on No. 8, Oakland, by 1,335.

Once known only for oil and agriculture, Bakersfield—or Bako, as the locals affectionately call it—has become a hub for arts and culture while still retaining the richness of the region’s past.