Fresno County IHSS Advisory Committee Offers Resources and Monthly Public Meetings

The Fresno County In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Advisory Committee meets monthly to provide resources and public oversight for residents who rely on in-home care. The committee’s stated mission is to support seniors, blind and disabled residents who receive IHSS and to advise the county Board of Supervisors on program issues that affect service delivery and local advocacy.

The committee meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Meetings are held in person at 250 W Pontiac Way, Clovis, Building 3, Fluorite Room. The committee page lists membership, meeting cadence, and staff contact information for residents who need assistance or more details. It also links to practical resources for beneficiaries and providers, including eligibility criteria, how to apply for IHSS, and local program contacts.

As an advisory body, the committee does not set county policy but plays a key institutional role in shaping oversight and informing elected supervisors. That advisory function matters because the Board of Supervisors makes budgetary and policy choices that affect the scope and quality of services available to thousands of voters and households relying on IHSS. Public participation at advisory committee meetings provides a formal avenue for beneficiaries, family caregivers, providers, and advocates to flag problems, identify service gaps, and press for changes that supervisors could adopt.

For residents navigating the IHSS system, the committee’s resources provide a practical starting point. The listings include how to determine eligibility and the steps to apply, plus contact points for local program offices. Community members can attend meetings, make public comments during the scheduled sessions, and request information about program oversight and local advocacy efforts. These opportunities are relevant for caregivers managing complex home care schedules, older residents seeking to remain independent, and disability advocates tracking county-level implementation of state programs.

The committee’s monthly cadence and open meetings also serve transparency and civic-engagement functions. Regular public meetings create a predictable forum where recurring issues - workforce shortages, payment levels, service denials, and coordination with other county programs - can be raised and tracked over time. For policymakers and supervisors, testimony and formal advisory recommendations provide on-the-record input that can be incorporated into budget hearings and policy reviews.

Fresno County residents who depend on IHSS or care for someone who does not need to wait for a crisis to participate. Attending the second Wednesday meeting at 10:00 a.m. in Clovis, contacting committee staff for specific assistance, or asking for agenda items are direct steps that can influence how the county monitors and improves in-home supports. Continued, organized engagement at the advisory level is the most immediate way local residents can press for accountability and practical changes in how IHSS serves Fresno County households.