Approve referral to Administration to schedule a study session on child welfare in conjunction with the quarterly update on child welfare reforms, currently scheduled for August 25, 2026, to include input and feedback from external experts and professionals at the state and national level, including from the California Department of Social Services, academia, and professionals who work directly with children and youth in the child welfare system; evidence-based practices that are currently being implemented from comparable counties across California (or the United States) that are focused and centered on keeping children safe as well as thriving in their relationships with their family and cultural background; and, information on child welfare trends since 2015, including available demographic and child welfare history information for Santa Clara County and statewide. (Ellenberg/Lee)

The document outlines a referral from Supervisor Susan Ellenberg and President Otto Lee to the Board of Supervisors regarding a study session on child welfare best practices. The session aims to gather input from external experts and professionals, review evidence-based practices, and analyze child welfare trends since 2015. The recommendation emphasizes the need for transparency and data-driven decision-making to improve child safety and wellbeing in Santa Clara County.

Key points

• Referral to schedule a study session on child welfare.
• Input from external experts and professionals is sought.
• Focus on evidence-based practices from comparable counties.
• Analysis of child welfare trends since 2015 is included.
• Emphasis on transparency and data-driven decisions.
• No known fiscal implications at this time.
• Positive impact on children and youth expected.

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The document is a Proposed Referral Cover Sheet for a Study Session on Child Welfare Best Practices initiated by Supervisors Susan Ellenberg and Otto Lee. It outlines the process for submission to the County Executive and includes details about the referral's integration with existing workstreams, budgetary impact, and required departments. The referral is associated with the Department of Family and Children's Services and involves outreach to experts at the state and national level.

Key points

• Initiating Supervisors: Susan Ellenberg and Otto Lee.
• Subject of Referral: Study Session on Child Welfare Best Practices.
• Completed Legislative File for Referral is attached.
• Date Submitted to County Executive: 6/9/26.
• For Board Meeting Date: 6/23/26.
• Budgetary impact estimated range: $0 — $10,000 to over $1,000,000.
• Integration with existing work of the Department of Family and Children's Services.
• Coordination with external entities is required for outreach to experts.

Limitations

• The document contains placeholders for budgetary impact ranges that are not filled in.
• The document appears to be a draft as it includes incomplete sections and unresolved placeholders.

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