Approve Inventory Item No. 306 to provide a grant to Pivotal Connections in the amount of $10,000 relating to supporting their High School Coaching Program, which provides year-round, one-on-one coaching for youth in and from foster care, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Duong)
This document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Betty Duong to the Board of Supervisors regarding Budget Inventory Item No. 306, which proposes a grant of $10,000 to Pivotal Connections to support their High School Coaching Program for youth in and from foster care. The recommendation includes a referral for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. The grant aims to help foster youth overcome educational and social challenges through personalized coaching. The document also discusses the background of Pivotal Connections and its mission to assist foster youth.
Key points
The proposed grant is for $10,000 to support Pivotal Connections' High School Coaching Program.
The program provides year-round, one-on-one coaching for youth in and from foster care.
The funding is intended to help foster youth facing educational and social inequities.
Pivotal Connections has a history of supporting youth since 1989 and focuses on academic and career coaching.
The document includes a referral for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.
Limitations
The document does not provide specific details about the Board of Supervisors' policy cap.
The document contains placeholders for certain sections that are not filled in.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 128620 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 306 Pivotal Connections RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 306 to provide a grant to Pivotal Connections in the amount of $10,000 relating to supporting their High School Coaching Program, which provides yearround, one-on-one coaching for youth in and from foster care, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Duong) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $10,000. 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. Pivotal has confirmed that partial funding will enable them to provide services as noted below. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION This grant proposed by District 2 will support foster youth facing significant education and social inequities, and their High School Coaching Program directly addresses those barriers through consistent coaching, accountability, and future-focused planning. The program helps...
The document is a Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet submitted by Pivotal Connections requesting $50,000 in funding. It indicates that Pivotal Connections is a nonprofit entity and has a fiscal sponsor. The funding will support various strategic priorities, including enhancing support for children and families and promoting economic mobility. The program is planned to run from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Pivotal Connections has current contracts with the Santa Clara County Office of Education for foster youth support services and confirms that the requested funding will not be used for prohibited purposes.
Key points
Entity requesting funding: Pivotal Connections
Amount requested: $50,000
Type: Nonprofit Entity
Fiscal Sponsor: No
Geographical reach: District 1, Countywide, District 2, District 3, District 4, District 5
Multi-year: Yes
Levine Act disclosures: Yes
Strategic priorities supported: Enhancing support for children and families, Promoting economic mobility
Duration of program: 7/1/24 - 6/30/25
Current contracts with County: Yes, for foster youth support services
Funding will not be used for prohibited purposes: Yes
Limitations
The document does not specify the type of entity or individual for the 'Other' category.
The document does not provide details on the dates, type of funding, or amounts for past funding.
The document does not specify the other supervisorial districts applied to for funding.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding: Pivotal Connections Amount of funding requested: $50,000 Type of Entity/Individual(s): Governmental Entity Other: ✔ Nonprofit 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: Or specific district(s) (check all that apply): ✔ District 1 ✔ Countywide ✔ District 2 ✔ District 3 ✔ District 4 ✔ District 5 Multi-year? No ✔ Yes Levine Act: The entity/individual will provide required Levine Act disclosures prior to...