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County of Santa Clara Releases 2024-25 Children’s Budget
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. — The County of Santa Clara has released its Children’s Budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which illuminates the $1.29 billion in funding the County allocated for programs and services to enhance the welfare of children and youth.
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Medium
The Quiet Revolution — Reshaping the Landscape of Child Care - September 23, 2024
In the heart of our community, there’s a quiet revolution taking place — one that’s reshaping the landscape of childcare and, by extension, the lives of families around us.
Read Supervisor Ellenberg's article on childcare
San Jose Spotlight
Silicon Valley Schools Face End of Federal Mental Health Funding - May 2, 2024
The $13.1 million wellness center grant program will help open 28 wellness centers and expand 12 existing ones in Santa Clara County.
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Press Release
County of Santa Clara Holds Youth Summit to Encourage Next Generation of Leaders and Promote Student Wellness - April 26, 2024
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.
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NBC Bay Area
$13.2 million grant to fund wellness centers in Santa Clara County schools - March 18, 2024
The Wellness Center Expansion Program, which will fund the opening of 28 new wellness centers and improve 12 existing wellness centers. aims to improve behavioral health resources provided in 40 middle schools and high schools in Santa Clara County.
Read NBC Bay Area's article wellness center funding
Press Release
County of Santa Clara Announces That 40 Schools Will Receive Grants for Behavioral Health Wellness Centers - March 18, 2024
As part of the Student Wellness Center Expansion Grant of $13.2 million, the County of Santa Clara aims to expand and improve access to school-based wellness centers and behavioral health resources.
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Press Release
Youth Voices of Change - March 11, 2024
In addition to preparing for the Youth Leadership Summit on April 27, 2024, Santa Clara County Youth Task Force is recruiting new members for the 2024 session.
Read about the Youth Voices of Change
San Jose Spotlight
Silicon Valley Parents Face Highest Child Care Costs - February 13, 2024
While California is ranked as one of the top 5 states with the least affordable childcare, parents in Santa Clara County are experiencing even higher costs of childcare, according to local officials.
Read about the highest child care costs
Press Release
County of Santa Clara Releases Children's Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 - January 19, 2024
Despite a challenging fiscal year, the County of Santa Clara increased funding for programs supporting children, youth, and families, and the recently released annual Children’s Budget highlights some new key areas of interest.
Read about the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Children's Budget
ABC 7 News
Santa Clara County Launches $15 Million Grant Program to boost Child Care Providers - September 13, 2023
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- On Tuesday, Santa Clara County and Valley Health Foundation launched a $15 million grant program to boost child care.
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News Release
County Launches $15 Million Grant Program to Boost Childcare - September 13, 2023
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
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San Jose Spotlight
Data reveals disparities among children in Santa Clara County - August 13, 2023
Santa Clara County children of color and those who live in low-income households face disproportionate disparities in education, poverty levels and housing, new data shows.
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San Jose Mercury News
‘It’s collapsing.’ Pandemic woes persist for struggling Bay Area childcare providers — April 21, 2023
As costs rise amid inflation, parents are forced to make tough decisions.
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San Jose Spotlight
Santa Clara County Commits to Millions in Child Care Services — February 28, 2023
Santa Clara County is making a historic investment in child care services and workforce development in an effort to stave off an ongoing crisis.
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Press Release
County of Santa Clara Hires New Chief Children’s Officer to Lead the New Office of Children and Families Policy — May 27, 2022
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. — In an effort to best use and improve considerable resources devoted to serving those under age 18 in Santa Clara County, the County has hired longtime children’s program analyst, strategist, and manager, Sarah Duffy, as its first Chief Children’s Officer to lead the Office of Children and Families Policy.
Learn more about new Chief of Children's Officer