IHSS has been a God send for us. My name is Tammie Johnson; the person I care for is my 25 year old daughter.  Cora has a rare auto immune disorder.  She suffers from seizures, joint pain and swelling and is now in a wheel chair for most of her day.  When I had to quit my job to care for her full time I was so worried how we would make it.  I worked as a nurse tech for 20 years.  Cora has SSI but that would not have supported us and we could not afford a private nurse.  IHSS not only help me to provide Cora the care she needs it also provided us a way to stay together.  If it were not for this program I would have been forced to put my baby girl in a nursing home.  Cora is now working hard to finish her degree online and is in good spirits.  I am so grateful for this program.  It gave me peace of mind and allows my daughter to remain in her home and to be a 25 year old.  

I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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