Adopt Commendation for Dependency Advocacy Center for providing support to help parents overcome challenges to reunite with their children. (Social Services Agency)
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This document is a commendation for the Dependency Advocacy Center, recognizing their support in helping parents reunite with their children. It highlights the importance of Family Reunification Day, which will be celebrated on May 29, 2026, in Santa Clara County. The commendation aims to raise awareness about family reunification in the child welfare system and acknowledges the efforts of families and partners involved in this process. There are no fiscal implications associated with the action, and it is expected to positively impact children and families.
Key points
Commendation for Dependency Advocacy Center for supporting family reunification.
Family Reunification Day to be celebrated on May 29, 2026.
Focus on the importance of reunification in the child welfare system.
No fiscal implications associated with the recommended action.
Positive impact on children and families through awareness of family reunification.
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County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency 129084 DATE: May 19, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Daniel Little, Director, Social Services Agency Wendy Kinnear, Director, Dept of Family and Children's Services SUBJECT: Family Reunification Day Commendation RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for Dependency Advocacy Center for providing support to help parents overcome challenges to reunite with their children. (Social Services Agency) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There are no fiscal implications associated with the recommended action. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION AND BACKGROUND The Social Services Agency (SSA), Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS) honors remarkable families who overcame hardships to reunify with their children and through the process created stronger and healthier families. Family Reunification Day celebrates families and communities by coming together to raise awareness about the importance of reunification for children and families in the County’s child welfare system. Strategies for reunification include building on family strengths, family engagement, maintaining family and cultural connections, and connecting families to family-centered services...
The Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County recognizes and commends the Dependency Advocacy Center for its extraordinary contributions to the reunification and strengthening of families involved in the dependency court system. The commendation highlights the importance of family unity and the efforts required for successful reunification, coinciding with the recognition of Family Reunification Day on May 29, 2026.
Key points
The preferred outcome for children in foster care is reunification with their families.
Family unity provides essential care, love, security, and stability for children.
Reunification requires commitment and resources from various stakeholders.
2010 was the first National Reunification Day to celebrate family reunification efforts.
Santa Clara County will recognize Family Reunification Day on May 29, 2026.
The Dependency Advocacy Center has made significant contributions to support families in the dependency court system.
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COMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING DEPENDENCY ADVOCACY CENTER WHEREAS, for children in foster care, reunification with their families is the preferred outcome and best option for a permanent and loving home; WHEREAS, all children need the care, love, security and stability of family unity, including parents, siblings, grandparents, and other extended family members to provide a solid foundation for personal growth, development, and maturity; WHEREAS, reunification takes work, commitment, and the investment of time and resources by parents, family members, social workers, resource families, service providers, attorneys, courts, and the community; WHEREAS, 2010 marked the first National Reunification Day designated to celebrate families and communities coming together, to acknowledge the hard work it takes to reunify a family, and to raise awareness about the importance of family reunification to children in foster care; WHEREAS, Santa Clara County is recognizing Family Reunification Day on Friday, May 29, 2026, to acknowledge the unique efforts of our local families and communities; and WHEREAS, the Dependency Advocacy...