County of Santa Clara Launches New Website
The County of Santa Clara enters a new digital era that gets us closer to the people we serve. The launch of a new County website will open the door for the residents of Santa Clara County to better connect with us.
Bridging the Digital Divide: County of Santa Clara Partners with Nonprofits to Help Older Adults Go Online
The road to computer literacy can be daunting for older adults, and the County of Santa Clara has partnered with five nonprofit groups and community organizations to offer this population a chance to equip themselves with the hardware, the knowledge, and the support to confidently access the Internet and its wealth of services, all for free.
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.
Single Father Shares His CalFresh Success Story
For the first time in nearly 50 years, recipients of a federal nutrition program saw a noticeable jump in benefits. The increase in October 2021 helped families across the country put food on their table, just as pandemic-related benefits started to wind down for many struggling during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Women Lead at the County of Santa Clara
Sixty-five percent of County employees identify as women, while 54% of the County’s executive leaders are female. Behind those statistics is a firm belief that gender diversity, and diversity of all kinds, improves County policies and programs and enriches the workplace.
California’s Largest Urban Farm and Affordable Housing Community Opens Its Doors
Agrihood, located in the city of Santa Clara, provides low-income seniors with nutritious produce through an on-site farm and will offer programs such as farmers markets and gardening lessons on its 1.5 acres of open space.
Silicon Valley’s First-of-Its-Kind Urban Farm Community Celebrates Grand Opening
Housing leaders, developers, and partners will celebrate the grand opening of Agrihood, an urban agriculture-focused affordable housing development designed for seniors ages 55 and over, with preferences for veterans and carless households.
New Study Focuses on the Huge Economic Contributions of Immigrants in Santa Clara County
The American Immigration Council report examines and analyzes the crucial role immigrants play in the region’s labor force, business sector, and consumer spending power.
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.
Positive West Nile Virus Mosquitoes Found in Portions of San José
Targeted adult-mosquito-control treatment is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 18, in a limited area within San José.