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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 found that three chil…
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Weekly summary for Saratoga
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
In Saratoga this week, there were no new city-specific youth initiatives or decisions reported. Most recent activity related to youth issues occurred at the Santa Clara County level, providing important regional context for Saratoga. The county’s Public Safety & Justice Committee approved a contract amendment to expand transportation services for foster youth, which may benefit Saratoga residents involved in foster care.
Key county-level developments relevant to Saratoga include:
- Approval of increased funding for HopSkipDrive to provide transportation for foster youth to their schools and child services.
- Ongoing county oversight and reforms in child welfare following critical incidents in foster care.
- Continued county discussions on youth justice disparities and support programs for dually involved youth (those involved in both child welfare and juvenile justice systems).
What to watch: Saratoga stakeholders may want to monitor how county-level foster youth transportation and child welfare reforms are implemented locally, as these could impact youth services and support within the city.
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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). Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee recently discussed this issue.
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
4/14/2026, 12:00:00 PM
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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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
4/8/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-08 meeting centered on Review and Approve Annual Work Plan for FY 2026-27 and Valley Healthcare equipment donation, with additional discussion on Review…
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Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-08
C: Follow discussion on recent DFCS reports to board re: dually involve youth and effectiveness of voluntary services
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-14
Levine Act - HopSkipDrive - Foster Youth Transportation
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-08
4.b: Review List of Youth Organizations The committee briefly reviewed the list of youth agencies provided at a previous meeting
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-08
5.a: Follow Up to Youth Organizations Discussion (2024 Youth Leadership Guide)
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