Matter SCC-128519

Adopt Proclamation declaring May 29, 2026 as "Family Reunification Day" in Santa Clara County. (Social Services Agency)

Children, Families & Seniors Board of Supervisors

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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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The document is a proclamation from the County of Santa Clara's Social Services Agency recommending the adoption of May 29, 2026, as 'Family Reunification Day.' It highlights the importance of recognizing families who have successfully reunited and acknowledges the partners in the child welfare system. The action is expected to positively impact children and families by raising awareness about child abuse prevention and the significance of family reunification.

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Proclamation to declare May 29, 2026, as 'Family Reunification Day' in Santa Clara County.
The Social Services Agency honors families who have overcome hardships to reunite with their children.
The celebration recognizes the role of partners in the child welfare system.
No fiscal implications associated with the recommended action.
The action will positively impact children and families by raising awareness of child abuse prevention.

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County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency 128519 DATE: May 18, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Daniel Little, Director, Social Services Agency SUBJECT: Family Reunification Day Proclamation RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Proclamation declaring May 29, 2026 as "Family Reunification Day" in Santa Clara County. (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. On May 29, 2026, Family Reunification Day in Santa Clara County, the County will celebrate parents who—through strength, perseverance, and love—reunited with their children and are raising them in healthy and nurturing homes. This celebration also recognizes partners in the child welfare system who play key roles in helping to strengthen and reunite families. CHILD IMPACT The recommended action will have a positive impact on children and youth and their families through the Safe and Stable...

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Family Reunification Day Proclamation 2026

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The Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County proclaims May 29, 2026, as Family Reunification Day. This proclamation emphasizes the importance of family reunification for children in foster care and acknowledges the efforts of various stakeholders involved in the process. It marks the 15th celebration of Family Reunification Day in the county.

Key points

Proclamation declares May 29, 2026, as Family Reunification Day.
Reunification with families is the preferred outcome for children in foster care.
Thousands of children are successfully reunified with their families each year.
Family unity provides essential care, love, security, and stability for children.
Reunification requires commitment and resources from various community members.
2010 was the first National Reunification Day, celebrating family reunification efforts.
Santa Clara County's 15th Family Reunification Day will be celebrated on May 29, 2026.

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PROCLAMATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA DECLARING MAY 29, 2026 AS FAMILY REUNIFICATION DAY WHEREAS, for children in foster care, reunification with their families is the preferred outcome and best option for a permanent and loving home; WHEREAS, every year, thousands of children are successfully reunified with their families nationally; 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; and WHEREAS, through a collaboration between the Superior Court, the Department of Family and...