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Last discussed Jan 27, 2026.
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An in-home caregiver caring for her special-needs daughter and another client, and a single mom of five, said her paychecks don't last, she relies on the food bank twice a month, and a raise would go a long way.
Board of Supervisors — January 27, 2026 · 0:53 →A longtime IHSS provider giving 24/7-level care for about 105 paid hours a month said she and her boyfriend had to move in with her client to afford housing, and that low pay is keeping new caregivers out of the field.
Board of Supervisors — January 27, 2026 · 2:50 →A 79-year-old IHSS recipient who is largely homebound asked the Board to give his caregiver Brenda a raise, saying he couldn't get anywhere without her.
Board of Supervisors — January 27, 2026 · 4:58 →A 30-year IHSS provider said $18/hour wages and $1,200 rents are driving caregivers from the county, leaving clients without enough hours or providers.
Board of Supervisors — January 13, 2026 · 18:39 →An IHSS provider said wages are not a living wage, noted Amador has the most unused IHSS hours, and asked for a strong wage increase in the new contract.
Board of Supervisors — January 13, 2026 · 21:58 →