Everything specific to Stanislaus County — current provider wages, Link2Care (your Public Authority), and how to appeal a Notice of Action.
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$18.75
Hourly Wage
Effective Jul 1, 2026 · CDSS
Link2Care
Public Authority
Central Valley
Region
Overview
Stanislaus County's IHSS program falls under the Community Services Agency, with the county's Public Authority — branded Link2Care — serving as Employer of Record and operating the provider registry for the Modesto area and surrounding communities.
Link2Care functions much like other county Public Authorities: it maintains a registry of screened providers, handles provider support questions, and refers Link2Care Registry providers to recipients who need a match.
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Stanislaus County by the Numbers
Official CDSS figuresCDSS program data · July 2026
9,621
Recipients Served
103.8
Avg Monthly Hours Authorized
15.2 below state avg
8,900
Active Providers
861
Receiving Protective Supervision
9% of recipients
Average authorized hours vs. California
103.8 hrs
state avg 119
Provider wage vs. California average
$18.75/hr
CA county avg $18.95
Wage rank #28 of 58Hours rank #52 of 58
Communities served: Modesto, Turlock, Ceres and more
Statewide, 925,481 Californians received IHSS in July 2026, averaging 119 authorized hours a month.
Source: CDSS IHSS Program Data.
Where should you start?
Pick the path that matches where you are right now.
Wages are reviewed annually. Confirm your current rate directly with Link2Care before relying on this figure.
Local Notes & Quirks
Distinctive Public Authority branding: Unlike most counties that simply call themselves "the Public Authority," Stanislaus County operates under the name Link2Care — worth knowing when searching for local resources or referencing paperwork.
Two paths onto the registry: If you already have a specific person lined up to provide care, you call the IHSS Direct Line; if you need Link2Care to refer available providers, that goes through the separate Registry line.
Central Valley wage pattern: At $18.75/hr, Stanislaus tracks closely with neighboring Central Valley counties like Sacramento and San Joaquin, notably below Bay Area rates.
Appealing a Notice of Action in Stanislaus County
If Stanislaus County reduces, denies, or terminates your IHSS hours, the appeal process is governed by state regulation — the same 90-day deadline applies regardless of county:
You have 90 days from the date on your Notice of Action to request a State Hearing
Call the State Hearings Division at 1-800-952-5253 to request a hearing
Or mail a written request to: California Department of Social Services, State Hearings Division, P.O. Box 944243, Sacramento, CA 94244
Requesting your hearing before the Notice of Action's effective date preserves Aid Paid Pending — meaning you keep your current hours while the appeal is decided
For free legal help with a Stanislaus County IHSS appeal, Disability Rights California can be reached at 1-800-776-5746.
Heading into your Stanislaus County assessment?
The Clarity Report gives you a personalized estimate of the hours you may qualify for, built on California's official Hourly Task Guidelines — before you sit down with your county social worker.