Approve Inventory Item No. 163 to provide a grant to Fostering Promise in the amount of $10,000 relating to the creation of an expanded Young Adult Advisory Council, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Abe-Koga)
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This document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga to the Board of Supervisors regarding Budget Inventory Item No. 163, which proposes a grant of $10,000 to Fostering Promise for the establishment of a Young Adult Advisory Council. The council aims to address the issue of homelessness among youth who have experienced foster care. The grant will support the council's activities, including gathering input from young adults with foster care experience to inform policy and programs. A report on the council's success will be provided by February 28, 2027.
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Recommendation to approve a $10,000 grant to Fostering Promise.
The grant supports the creation of a Young Adult Advisory Council (YAAC).
The YAAC will involve young adults from the foster care system to inform policies and programs.
Fostering Promise aims to prevent homelessness among youth aged 16-21 through a pilot program starting in 2027.
A report on the YAAC's success will be submitted by February 28, 2027.
The action is expected to positively impact foster youth in Santa Clara County.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Five Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga 128426 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Margaret Abe-Koga, Supervisor SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 163 - Fostering Promise RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 163 to provide a grant to Fostering Promise in the amount of $10,000 relating to the creation of an expanded Young Adult Advisory Council, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Abe-Koga) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $10,000. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION Fostering Promise is committed to eliminating the foster-care-to-homelessness pipeline. In Santa Clara County, at least 18% of people experiencing homelessness used to be a part of the foster care system. Grant funding would be used for the creation and launch of the Young Adult Advisory Council (YAAC). By creating the YAAC, Fostering Promise will gather young adults that are currently or were formerly a part of the foster care system, understanding that their lived experience in the system is vital to creating programs and policy that directly affect themselves and the foster care youth they...
The document is a Budget Inventory Coversheet for a funding request by Fostering Promise, a nonprofit entity, seeking $30,000 for a program with a countywide reach. The program is scheduled to run from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The request aligns with strategic priorities such as increasing access to housing and enhancing support for children and families. The entity has not previously received County funding for similar activities and affirms compliance with the County's grant agreement terms.
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Entity requesting funding: Fostering Promise
Amount of funding requested: $30,000
Type of entity: Nonprofit
Geographical reach: Countywide
Duration of program: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Strategic priorities supported: Increasing access to housing, Enhancing support for children and families
Current or past recipient of County funding: No
Current contracts or funding from County: No
Affirmation of compliance with grant agreement: Yes
Supervisor requesting approval: Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga
Amount of funding recommended: $10,000
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding: Fostering Promise Amount of funding requested: $30,000 Type of Entity/Individual(s): ✔ Nonprofit Entity Governmental Entity For-Profit Entity Note: Nonprofit and for-profit entities must provide current Certificate of Status from Secretary of State showing good standing to receive funding. Does Entity/Individual have a Fiscal Sponsor? ✔ No Yes (please identify): A Fiscal Sponsor is a nonprofit that is taking on responsibility for accepting and/or disbursing funds on behalf of the grantee or sponsored entity. Note: Fiscal Sponsors are available only for new initiatives or projects that have not yet incorporated, or for individuals. Nonprofits that are not in good standing with the California Secretary of State, and for-profit entities, may not use a fiscal sponsor. Geographical reach of program or activities to be funded: ✔ Countywide Or specific district(s) (check all that apply): District 2 District 1 District 3 District 4 Duration of program or activities (specify dates): July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027 District 5 ✔ Levine Act: The entity/individual will provide...