As, the Coronavirus pandemic continues to affect our lives and communities, the Public Authority’s priority continues to focus on providing services while protecting the health and safety of our… Read More

On behalf of the Governing Body Board, I am thrilled to announce that Eileen Norman has officially been appointed as the Executive Director of the San Francisco Public Authority.… Read More

With mixed emotions we would like to announce that Kelly Dearman has accepted the mayor appointed position of Executive Director of Department of Disability and Adult Services (DAS)… Read More

The Coronavirus pandemic has presented many challenges. As we moved forward, we did so with two priorities in mind: to continue to provide services and to maintain the safety of all.… Read More

Just as we stand in support of Black Lives Matter, the San Francisco Public Authority is outraged by these violent, targeted attacks.… Read More

The San Francisco Public Authority, stands in solidarity with those seeking racial justice, dignity and equality. … Read More

*Testing available for essential front-line workers showing active symptoms of the COVID-19 virus.… Read More

Effective March 19, 2020 and until further notice, all dental and health benefits will remain active for Independent Providers even if their hours fall below the minimum monthly requirement.… Read More

In accordance with SF's order to "shelter in place", the Public Authority has made the difficult decision to close our office at 832 Folsom Street until further notice...… Read More

We want to let you know that we are continuing to monitor the development of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Things are changing rapidly as communities across the country increase measures to stop the vir… Read More

Thank you for being a valued part of the Public Authority this past year. We look forward to continuing our work to support IHSS Consumers and Providers throughout San Francisco next year, and for m… Read More

Thank you to Mayor London Breed and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors for recognizing the invaluable service performed by the over 20,000 IHSS Caregivers by voting to increase the minimum wage … Read More

We are proud to intorduce Provider Connect Line We have launched a new phone system called the Provider Connect Line that will make the hiring process easier and faster for both … Read More

In recognition of our Providers and their contribution to helping Consumers live independently, San Francisco Mayor London Breed has proclaimed August 17, 2018 as Independent Provider Day.… Read More

We are excited to announce our 2nd Annual Independent Provider Appreciation Day!… Read More

Meet Our Interns!… Read More

Please join us in celebration of our new One-Stop Resource Center… Read More

Imagine End of Life is a week-long, City-wide collection of events exploring death and celebrating life through the arts, spirituality, health care and design taking place April 16-22, 2018.… Read More

In August 2017, the Public Authority was awarded a grant through the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Community Benefit Grants Program.… Read More

Alexandra (Lexi) Ortiz One Stop Center Resource Coordinator Lexi was born in Oakland and raised in San Ramon. She majored in Public Health at UC Berkeley. She spent time in college volunteerin… Read More

After many months, we're proud to introduce the new San Francisco IHSS Public Authority. It's a long time coming, but at least we feel with the 21st century!… Read More

Our thoughts are with the family of Mayor Ed Lee. He will be greatly missed as a staunch advocate for seniors and people with disabilities.… Read More

Kelly Dearman has been selected to participate in the sixth cohort of the Practice Change Leaders Program. The 2018 class of Practice Change Leaders for Aging and Health were selected from a highly co… Read More

Grace Cheng, Registry Counselor Grace was born in Hong Kong and has lived in Venezuela for 14 years. Currently, she is living with her husband and son in Fremont. She has a great passion for helping … Read More

Two big events are coming up at the Public Authority. First, on September 12, Supervisor Aaron Peskin (District 3), Executive Director Kelly Dearman, (SF IHSS Public Authority) and Executive Director … Read More

Through the Public Authority’s partner nonprofit, Thriving in Place, the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Community Benefit Grants Program awarded $15,000 to the Public Authority.… Read More

William (Bill) Pitts is the latest addition to the SF IHSS Public Authority Governing Body. Bill is a San Francisco resident who lives near the Church & Market area, and he brings a wealth of experien… Read More

The roles of mentor and home care provider are similar in one way (they provide support to IHSS consumers), but they are basically separate and distinct. Home care providers assist their IHSS consu… Read More

The PA, Department of Aging & Adult Services (DAAS) and Homebridge have been working together to create the new Continuum of Choice and Support to ensure that multiple options within the IHSS system a… Read More

The Public Authority, in collaboration with Homebridge, is now offering PA On-Call providers a series of specialized trainings designed to continue their home-care education, improve their skill sets … Read More

he PA is on the lookout for a lively, enthusiastic person to fill a seat on its Governing Body. The GB sets policy and oversees the activities of the PA. As a board member, you will have direct input … Read More

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires people to have Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) health insurance. This includes coverage through the Healthy Workers program. Healthy Workers is a health insuran… Read More

There have been some changes to our usual format—be sure to check them out!… Read More