To: Board of Supervisors
From: John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Report Title: Proclaim November 28th as In-Home Supportive Services Provider Day
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution No. 23- to proclaim November 28, 2023 as In-Home Supportive Services Provider Day, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
See Resolution for more information.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
N/A
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF Proclaiming November 28th 2023 as In-Home Supportive Services Provider Day
WHEREAS, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers play a vital role in supporting seniors and people with disabilities in Contra Costa County, ensuring they can live with dignity and independence in the comfort of their own homes; and
WHEREAS, as of September 2023, there are 13,608 dedicated IHSS providers in Contra Costa County who deliver high-quality care to low-income residents and save taxpayers millions of dollars each year when compared to more costly tax funded institutional care; and
WHEREAS, the diligent work of in-home caregivers - the majority of whom are women of color and immigrants - often goes unnoticed, along with the financial struggles they and their families endure to provide this essential service to those in need; and
WHEREAS, IHSS providers devote their time, compassion, and expertise to assist those in need with a spectrum of supports from essential daily activities to critical and intimate care service, enabling consumers to maintain their health, well-being and highest level of independence; and
WHEREAS, IHSS providers demonstrate unwavering dedication to enhancing the quality of life for members of our community, often going above and beyond their duties to provide emotional support and companionship to their clients; and
WHEREAS, the month of November is designated as National Family Caregivers Month, which offers the opportunity to highlight the hard work and dedication in-home caregivers exemplify every day in caring for both family and non-family members; and
WHEREAS, the essential contributions of in-home caregivers are being recognized and honored by our continued partnership working to protect programs and services such as IHSS, keep a fundamental commitment to our low-income seniors and disabled residents, and ask the State of California and the Federal Government to maintain a commitment to advancing quality care and ensuring IHSS providers have quality jobs; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California, hereby declares November 28th as "In-Home Supportive Services Provider Day" - a day to honor the invaluable contributions of IHSS providers, acknowledging their commitment to fostering a compassionate and inclusive community in Contra Costa County; and
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