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Start Your Home Care Agency in California with Confidence

Expert Licensing Support for Home Care Organizations

​Launching a licensed Home Care Organization (HCO) in California is a major milestone—and a highly regulated process.

At HOME CARE RESOURCE, we specialize in guiding new agency owners through every step of the initial licensing application process with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and the Home Care Services Branch (HCSB).

 

Whether you're starting from scratch or transitioning from an unlicensed service model, our RapidStart Licensing Service gives you everything you need to succeed—without the confusion, delays, or costly mistakes.

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What We Handle for You

We prepare and complete your entire application packet—accurately, efficiently, and ready for submission.

 

Part A – HCSB Licensing Application Documents:

We complete and pre-fill all CDSS-required forms, ready for your review and signature:

  • HCS 200 – Application for Home Care Organization License

  • HCS 215 – Licensee Applicant Info (for all owners/directors)

  • HCS 308 – Designation of HCO Responsibility

  • HCS 309 – Legal Structure Form

  • HCS 402 – Dishonesty Bond Form (we provide for your insurance broker)

  • HCS 9165 – Board of Directors Statement

  • HCS 001 – Suboffice Location Requests

 

Part B – Supporting Organizational Documents:

We assemble and prepare your supporting documents so your business structure and operations meet licensing expectations:

  • Articles of Organization (LLC) or Incorporation (Inc.)

  • Operating Agreement (LLC) or Bylaws (Inc.)

  • Resolution of Authority (Inc.)

  • Organizational Chart

  • Job Descriptions (5 core roles required)

  • Personnel Policies and Procedures

  • Training Plan and Log

  • Program Description

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We Also Include

  • Administrative Records Manual – Required for inspection readiness

  • USB Drive – All forms, personnel templates, and documents in one place

  • Live Zoom Training – How to use the CDSS Guardian System for background checks

  • Reminders and Support – We guide you through every post-submission step

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What You Provide

To get started, we’ll need:

  • Legal structure details (LLC or Inc.)

  • Owner info and driver’s licenses

  • Office and suboffice addresses

  • Landlord contact (if renting space)

  • Insurance certificates (General, Professional, Workers’ Comp)

  • Dishonesty Bond and Power of Attorney documents

 

Don’t have your Operating Agreement or Bylaws? No problem—we’ll create those for you at no additional cost.

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What to Expect

Once submitted, licensing can take 90 days or more. CDSS will assign you a license number, then a Licensing Analyst to review your file. We stay with you every step of the way—including making any corrections or additions requested by your analyst. Your only job? Forward us any emails you receive. We’ll take care of the rest.

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