New numbers point to coming crisis in Santa Clara, San Mateo counties

Natascha Walker works full-time as her 22-year-old autistic daughter’s caregiver. Walker is a provider through California’s In-Home Support Services program, which enables disabled people and older adults to live independently outside of an institutional setting. Originally from Texas, the former high school teacher and mother of two decided to move her family to Santa Clara County in 2021 because of the lack of adequate services and support available where they lived.