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Weekly summary for Milpitas
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
In Milpitas, recent activity on youth issues has centered on county-level discussions that impact the city, particularly regarding juvenile justice and support services. The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors addressed disparities in juvenile arrests and the juvenile justice system, which affects youth in Milpitas. Additionally, the county’s Department of Family and Children’s Services remains under expanded state oversight following concerns about child welfare system failures. Key points from the past weeks include: - The Board of Supervisors reviewed reports on dually involved youth and voluntary services, relevant to Milpitas youth involved in both child welfare and juvenile justice systems. - County committees discussed funding and contracts for foster youth transportation and child-oriented services, which serve Milpitas families. - Ongoing evaluation of youth organizations and leadership programs at the county level may influence local youth engagement opportunities. What to watch: Any upcoming Milpitas City Council or county actions that directly address local youth programs or juvenile justice reforms will be important to follow for their impact on Milpitas youth services.

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Agenda item: Approve retroactive Second Amendment to Agreement with HopSkipDrive, Inc., relating to providing foster youth transportation to school of origin and child-oriented services, increasing the maximum contract amount by $433,133 from $749,148 to $1,182,281, and extending the agreement for a 12-month period through June 30, 2026, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality. A single source exception to competitive procurement has been approved by the Office of Countywide Contracting Management pursuant to Board of Supervisors Policy 5.6.5.1(D)(2)(a). (LA). SCC BOS recently discussed this issue.
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4/14/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-14 meeting centered on county budget and state-federal funding update and Held from March 24, 2026 (Item No. 14): Receive report from the Office of Chil…
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April 2026
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4/25/2026, 9:53:08 PM
The county's Department of Family and Children's Services has been placed under expanded state oversight following the death of toddler Jaxon Juarez in foster care. A county medical examiner report…
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Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
2026-04-14
Levine Act - HopSkipDrive - Foster Youth Transportation
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Child Welfare System Failures
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The county's Department of Family and Children's Services has been placed under expanded state oversight following the death of toddler Jaxon Juarez in foster care. A county medical examiner report found that three child