IHSS Provider Matching — find an IHSS provider near you
If your family member is approved for California's In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), the next step is finding the right person to provide that care. CareJan helps IHSS recipients across Southern California find an IHSS provider — including Farsi-speaking caregivers — at no cost, so an aging parent can stay safely at home.
یافتن مراقب واجد شرایط برای برنامهی IHSS — کاملاً رایگان، در سراسر کالیفرنیای جنوبی
Quick answer: CareJan matches IHSS recipients with qualified providers, always free, in accordance with California Business & Professions Code §650. Your county determines IHSS eligibility and authorized hours; CareJan does not determine eligibility. As a Domestic Referral Agency, CareJan facilitates the match but does not employ, pay, or screen providers — IHSS pays providers through the county and state, and families verify qualifications and conduct their own background checks.
What is IHSS?
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is a California program, funded through Medi-Cal, that helps pay for in-home care for eligible residents who are aged 65 or older, blind, or living with a disability. The goal is simple: help people remain safely in their own homes instead of moving into a nursing facility or other institution.
Covered support can include help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, and accompaniment to medical appointments. For many Persian families, IHSS is what makes it possible to keep maman or baba at home, surrounded by family, language, and familiar food.
Informational, not advice. This page explains how IHSS and provider matching generally work. It is not legal, financial, or medical advice. For decisions about your specific case — eligibility, authorized hours, or enrollment — rely on your county IHSS office and social worker.
Your county decides eligibility — not CareJan
Eligibility and the number of authorized care hours are determined entirely by your county IHSS office. After you apply, a county social worker visits the home, assesses what help is needed, and authorizes a monthly number of hours. CareJan plays no part in that decision — CareJan does not determine eligibility or authorize hours.
CareJan helps at the next stage: once your family member is approved and needs someone to provide the authorized care, CareJan connects them with a provider who fits their language, location, and needs.
How CareJan helps you find an IHSS provider
- Tell us what you need. Share your area in Southern California, the type of care, and your preferred language — Farsi, English, or both.
- Browse provider profiles. View independent caregivers who match your needs, including Farsi-speaking providers. Families are responsible for verifying qualifications and conducting their own background checks.
- Connect directly. Reach out, agree on a fit, and move forward. As a Domestic Referral Agency, CareJan facilitates the match — you choose who provides care.
- Provider completes IHSS enrollment. Before getting paid, a new provider must complete county enrollment — Live Scan fingerprinting, a provider orientation, and the required forms (SOC 426 and SOC 846). See our guide to becoming an IHSS provider in California.
How IHSS provider matching and pay actually work
| Question | How it works |
|---|---|
| Who determines eligibility? | Your county IHSS office and a county social worker — not CareJan |
| Who authorizes the hours? | The county, based on an in-home needs assessment |
| Can you choose your own provider? | Yes — IHSS lets you pick your provider, including a family member or a Farsi-speaking caregiver |
| What does CareJan do? | Matches recipients with providers and connects you directly — free of charge |
| Does CareJan employ or pay the provider? | No. CareJan does not employ, supervise, pay, or screen providers |
| Who pays the provider? | IHSS pays providers through the county and state after timesheets are submitted |
| What is the provider's pay rate? | Set by each county and varies; CareJan does not set or guarantee any rate |
| What does the match cost? | Always free — required by California BPC §650 |
Why the match is free. California Business & Professions Code §650 prohibits charging a fee for connecting people to IHSS providers. CareJan never charges IHSS recipients or providers for matching — full stop.
Farsi-speaking IHSS providers for Persian families
IHSS gives recipients the right to choose their own provider, which means you can choose someone who shares your parent's language and culture. For an elderly Persian parent — especially one living with memory loss — a Farsi-speaking provider can communicate clearly, prepare familiar foods, and bring the comfort of home. CareJan focuses on the Persian community across Southern California, from Los Angeles to Orange County and beyond, so you can search specifically for Farsi-speaking providers.
A note on memory care. Information here about dementia, Alzheimer's, and memory loss is general and educational — it is not medical advice and is not a substitute for diagnosis or guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. For decisions about an individual's care, consult their doctor or care team.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find an IHSS provider near me?
Does CareJan charge for IHSS provider matching?
Who determines my IHSS eligibility and hours?
How does an IHSS provider get paid?
Can I choose a Farsi-speaking IHSS provider?
CareJan is a bilingual caregiver registry and Domestic Referral Agency (DRA) operating under California Civil Code §1812.5095. CareJan does not employ, supervise, or screen caregivers, and does not provide medical advice. Families are responsible for verifying caregiver qualifications and conducting their own background checks. IHSS matching is provided free of charge in accordance with California Business & Professions Code §650.