Quality of Life
Conservatorship supports those in need By Anne Stokes For 25 years, Rahim Opeyany has been a voice for those unable to speak for themselves. As…
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An Age-Friendly Sacramento: How Sacramento County works to meet the needs of older residents
The benefits of supporting older residents are the same as supporting all residents: a community where residents from birth to older ages can thrive, enjoy life, help others, and reach out for help when in need. “We think of older people as needing care and help—and some do—but we all do at points in our life. We want a society where people are able to say, ‘I need help.’
Creating Families—Sacramento County’s Adoption Day recognizes the importance of family in children’s lives
Court is not usually a place for young children, let alone a courthouse full of them. But on Saturday, November 4th, 29 families finalized adoptions of 34 children at the William R. Ridgeway Family Relation Courthouse. Volunteers—including nonprofits and government agencies, judges and court staff—made the day fun, colorful and memorable for children and their new official families with balloons, sweets, toys and books, a police car and firetruck.
Meaningful Work: a Sacramento County social worker empowers seniors and people with disabilities through In-Home Supportive Services
Macie Chervunkong makes her living giving people the chance to live out their lives independently at home. Chervunkong is a social worker with Sacramento County,…
Support Right at Home: In-home care providers help Sacramento County patients live with dignity
Individuals desiring to help someone receive care in their own home can become a care provider through California’s In-Home Supportive Services program and make a real difference.
A Helping Hand: IHSS provides a lifeline to Sacramento County resident in need of a little care
Everyone has a time in their life when they need a little help. While some can rely on family or friends to lend a hand, others cannot. Some may have more intensive needs. In such cases, Sacramento County’s In Home Supportive Services may be able to help.
