Children and Families
Vietnamese American Service Center Provides Resources and Enrichment to the Community
The Vietnamese American Services Center (VASC) is a state-of-the-art facility that serves as a hub for the Vietnamese-American community and other residents where the County of the Santa Clara provides a range of services in a culturally relevant and accessible fashion.
County of Santa Clara Proactively Prepares for Trump Threats Against Immigrants, Other Communities
The Board of Supervisors took protective measures in anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump’s stated plans when he takes office in January, including setting aside $5 million in funds to help defend immigrants and doing a pre-inaugural deep dive into how the County can best prepare for the incoming administration and its threats to vulnerable communities.
County Appoints New Deputy Director of Social Services Agency
Duffy has served as the County’s chief children’s officer for the last two years. She has more than a decade’s experience of improving the lives of children and families and making the programs that serve them more effective and responsive.
County of Santa Clara Holds Youth Summit to Encourage Next Generation of Leaders and Promote Student Wellness
The Youth Leadership Summit, co-developed by the County Youth Task Force, is part of the County’s commitment to support children and families and bolster access to behavioral health resources for youth.
Youth Voices of Change
The Santa Clara County Youth Task Force is a representative body of 16 eighth—through 12th-grade students. Its mission is to provide an opportunity for youth to have a formal role and voice in the local decision-making and policies of government agencies, such as the Board of Supervisors and community organizations, on matters related to youth.
County of Santa Clara Resource Families Provide Lifeline to Those in Need
In effort to assist youth in need, the County of Santa Clara's Department of Family and Children's Services implemented a state program, the Resource Family Approval Program, to provide a much-needed home for those individuals. The program also allows for emergency placements with relatives and unrelated extended family members.
County Launches $15 Million Grant Program to Boost Childcare
The County of Santa Clara, in partnership with Valley Health Foundation, is making the grants available to childcare providers to improve facilities and expand operations, strengthening a vital resource for county families.
Sale of Leaded Aviation Fuel Ends at Reid-Hillview and San Martin Airports
Leaded aviation fuel is no longer available for purchase at Reid-Hillview Airport in East San José and San Martin Airport after the County Board of Supervisors voted to stop leaded fuel sales in August.
Adoption Day 2022: Connecting foster children with long awaited forever homes
Every year more than 100,000 children in foster care across the country await their opportunity to find a “forever home.