Resources Hub
Resources for IHSS Workers
County offices, union contacts, legal aid, benefits programs, and reporting hotlines — everything in one place.
Emergency? Call 911. Elder abuse: APS 1-833-401-0832. IHSS Fraud: 1-800-344-8477. Wage theft: 1-844-522-6734.
IHSS Program
CDSS IHSS Program
State program info, provider enrollment, and official resources.
IHSS Electronic Services Portal (ESP)
Submit timesheets, manage direct deposit, and view pay history.
IHSS Fraud Hotline (CDSS)
Report suspected IHSS fraud anonymously.
Wages & Labor Rights
CA Labor Commissioner (DLSE)
File wage claims, report wage theft, and get labor law help.
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
File and manage workers' comp claims for work-related injuries.
SEIU 2015 — Your Union
SEIU 2015 Member Services
Contract questions, grievances, training, and member benefits.
SEIU 2015 Training & Education
Free job training, career advancement, and education programs for members.
Benefits & Financial Help
Covered California / Medi-Cal
Apply for free or low-cost health coverage.
CalFresh (Food Stamps)
Apply for monthly food assistance benefits online in 10 minutes.
CA EDD — Disability & Family Leave
Apply for State Disability Insurance (SDI) and Paid Family Leave.
VITA Free Tax Help
Free tax preparation for workers earning under $67,000. Get EITC, CalEITC.
CA Utility Assistance (CARE/FERA)
Reduce your electricity and gas bills by 20–35%.
Lifeline Free Phone Service
Free or $0/month cell phone plan for Medi-Cal or CalFresh recipients.
Adult Protective Services
APS Statewide Hotline
Report elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation (IHSS providers are mandated reporters).
Free Legal Aid
CA Civil Rights Department (CRD)
File employment discrimination complaints — free.
Legal Aid at Work
Free legal help for low-income workers statewide.
Bet Tzedek Legal Services (LA)
Free legal help for low-income workers in Los Angeles.
Bay Area Legal Aid
Free civil legal services for low-income Bay Area residents.
County IHSS Offices
Los Angeles County IHSS
LA County IHSS program, including Public Authority.
San Diego County IHSS
HHSA IHSS program for San Diego County.
Alameda County IHSS
Social Services Agency IHSS for Alameda County.
Find Your County IHSS Office
Search for any of California's 58 county IHSS offices by location.
News Sources We Monitor
All news and articles on Unified Savers are sourced from credible, established organizations. We paraphrase all content for clarity — never copying verbatim. Original sources are always linked in every article.
CA Dept of Social Services (CDSS)
GovernmentOfficial state agency that oversees the IHSS program. Primary source for program rules, wages, and policy.
www.cdss.ca.gov →SEIU 2015
UnionCalifornia's largest homecare union. Source for contract updates, worker advocacy, and training resources.
seiu2015.org →CalMatters
JournalismNonprofit California news outlet covering state politics, budget, and policy. Rigorous fact-checking standards.
calmatters.org →CA Legislative Analyst (LAO)
GovernmentNonpartisan state agency that analyzes legislation and budget proposals affecting IHSS.
lao.ca.gov →Disability Rights California
AdvocacyLegal advocacy organization protecting the rights of people with disabilities and their caregivers.
www.disabilityrightsca.org →Capital & Main
JournalismAward-winning investigative journalism covering California labor and economic inequality.
capitalandmain.com →Economic Policy Institute
ResearchNonpartisan think tank specializing in labor economics, wage research, and worker policy.
www.epi.org →Ethnic Media Services
JournalismNews service covering California communities of color — Latino, Armenian, Filipino, and others.
ethnicmediaservices.org →Natl Domestic Workers Alliance
AdvocacyNational organization advocating for the rights of domestic and homecare workers across the US.
www.domesticworkers.org →Race Forward
ResearchResearch and advocacy organization focused on racial equity in policy and institutions.
raceforward.org →