In-Home Support Services (IHSS)

In-Home Support Services (IHSS) works directly with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Families First Network (FNN) to provide a layer of support to families, DCF and FFN. Services are designed to be specific, focused and time limited

IHSS includes the following:

• Daily Living Skills Building
  
• Home Safety and Maintenance
  
• Child Development
  
• Basic Parenting Education and Training
  
• Nutrition
  
• Vocational Skills Assistance
  
• Information and Referral
  
• Community Resources and Concrete Supports
  
• Transportation
  
• Money Management
  
• Housing
  
• Child Well Being
  
• Activities Designed to Provide Parent/Family Support
  

Services last no more than 60 days unless a 30 day extension is granted