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This document outlines a budget item for the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors, specifically regarding a grant to Parents Helping Parents (PHP) for family education and support services. Supervisor Betty Duong recommends approving a one-time grant of $20,000 to PHP to assist families raising children with disabilities. The funding aims to help families access public benefits and navigate educational systems. The document also highlights the organization's background and its impact on the community.
Key points
- The grant is intended for Parents Helping Parents (PHP) to provide support to families raising children with disabilities.
- The recommended grant amount is $20,000, which is less than the requested amount to align with the Board's policy cap.
- PHP aims to assist up to 150 families in East San Jose each year.
- The organization provides individualized support to help families access public benefits like Medi-Cal, SSI, IHSS, and CalFresh.
- PHP has been operating since 1976 and serves over 7,000 families annually.
- The recommended action is expected to benefit both children and seniors in the community.
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- The document appears to be a draft as it includes a recommendation for final consideration on a future date.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 128682 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 304 Parents Helping Parents RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 304 to provide a grant to Parents Helping Parents in the amount of $20,000 relating to family education and support in accessing safety net services, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Duong) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $20,000. 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. The organization has confirmed that partial funding will still enable them to provide these services. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION As a parent-led organization, Parent’s Helping Parents (PHP) brings lived experience through staff and volunteers who’ve raised children with disabilities which allows them to provide support that is both culturally responsive and deeply empathetic. Through District 2 recommended grant funding, PHP will provide individualized,...