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This document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Betty Duong to the Board of Supervisors for a grant of $17,000 to Child Advocates of Silicon Valley (CASV) to support outreach and recruitment of Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers. The recommendation is based on a significant increase in clientele and a waiting list for CASA services. The grant is intended to cover half of the requested amount, with CASV expected to secure additional funding through donations and grants. The item is set for final consideration on June 18, 2026.
Key points
- Recommendation for a $17,000 grant to Child Advocates of Silicon Valley.
- The grant aims to support outreach and recruitment of CASA volunteers.
- CASV has seen a 300% increase in clientele and has a waiting list of 155 youths.
- The grant will cover half of the requested amount, with CASV expected to find additional funding.
- The item is scheduled for final consideration on June 18, 2026.
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- The document includes placeholders for certain sections, such as the date and specific details about the Board of Supervisors.
- The fiscal implications section mentions a one-time cost but does not provide additional context or details.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 128610 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 231 Child Advocates of Silicon Valley RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 231 to provide a grant to Child Advocates of Silicon Valley in the amount of $17,000 relating to outreach and recruitment of Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Duong) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $17,000. The recommended amount is less than the requested amount in order to align with the Board of Supervisors' policy cap while still funding the maximum number of requests. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION Child Advocates of Silicon Valley (CASV) has experienced a 300% increase of clientele from last year and currently has a waiting list of 155 youths in Dependency Court. Exacerbating this increase, there is a lack of Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteers (CASA) volunteers to support these youth. CASA Volunteers undergo a significant amount of training before becoming a full-fledged CASA...