Approve Inventory Item No. 408 to provide a grant to Step Forward Foundation in the amount of $20,000 relating to supporting a full-time trauma-informed Case Manager, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Arenas)
The document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Sylvia Arenas to approve a grant of $20,000 to the Step Forward Foundation for a full-time trauma-informed Case Manager. The item is set for final consideration on June 18, 2026. The grant aims to support survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, and sexual assault by providing legal and administrative assistance. The funding will help keep families together and improve service delivery. The Step Forward Foundation is a nonprofit organization offering pro bono legal services in family and employment law.
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Recommendation to approve a $20,000 grant to Step Forward Foundation.
Funding is for a full-time trauma-informed Case Manager.
The item is scheduled for final consideration on June 18, 2026.
The grant supports survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, and sexual assault.
Step Forward Foundation provides pro bono legal services in Santa Clara, San Benito, and Monterey Counties.
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The document does not provide details on the approval process or outcomes beyond the proposed date.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District One Supervisor Sylvia Arenas 128876 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sylvia Arenas, Vice President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item 408 Step Forward Foundation RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 408 to provide a grant to Step Forward Foundation in the amount of $20,000 relating to supporting a full-time trauma-informed Case Manager, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Arenas) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $20,000. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The grant in the amount of $20,000 is proposed by Supervisor Arenas to be used in support of a full-time trauma-informed Case Manager pilot project. Many clients are survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, or sexual assault, and the presence of a trauma-informed Case Manager reduces fear, prevents traumatization, and lowers the risk of detention. This role will also relieve attorneys and accredited representatives from time-consuming accompaniment duties so they can focus on growing family law caseloads, especially critical after the closure of Elevate Community Law Center. A dedicated Case...
This document is a cover sheet for a funding request by the Step Forward Foundation (SFF) to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. SFF is requesting $85,564 to support a new position aimed at strengthening community safety and reforming the criminal justice system, among other strategic priorities. The proposed program is countywide and is scheduled to run from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. SFF has not previously sought funding for this role and currently has existing contracts with the County. The document indicates that SFF will apply to all districts for additional funding and affirms compliance with the County’s grant agreement terms.
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Entity requesting funding: Step Forward Foundation (SFF)
Amount requested: $85,564
Type: Nonprofit Entity
Fiscal Sponsor: No
Geographical reach: Countywide
Duration of program: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2027
Current or past recipient of County funding for similar programs: No
Current contracts with the County: Yes
Funding distinguishable due to the creation of a new position
Partial funding can be effectively used
SFF will apply to all districts for funding
Supervisor requesting approval: Sylvia Arenas
Amount recommended: $20,000.00
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The document does not specify the type of entity or individual for the 'Other' category.
The document does not provide specific details about the current contracts with the County.
The document does not clarify the amount of funding from the current non-county grant.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding: Step Forward Foundation (SFF) Amount of funding requested: $85,564 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: ✔ Countywide Or specific district(s) (check all that apply): District 2 District 1 District 3 District 4 District 5 Multi-year? No Levine Act: The entity/individual will provide required Levine Act disclosures prior to Board...
Lynette Parker, an Associate Clinical Professor of Law at the Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center, submitted a public comment supporting the Step Forward Foundation's budget agenda items for the 2026-2027 year. The comment emphasizes the importance of funding for nonprofits that provide legal aid services to low-income and marginalized communities, particularly in immigration and family law. The letter highlights the vital role of Step Forward Foundation in serving vulnerable populations in Santa Clara County.
The Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center provides legal services to low-income individuals.
Step Forward Foundation specializes in legal aid for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
Funding is crucial for nonprofits to improve their infrastructures and protect vulnerable communities.
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BoardOperations From: Sent: To: Subject: Lynette Parker <lparker@scu.edu> Friday, May 8, 2026 3:28 PM BoardOperations [EXTERNAL] Agenda Items 90_283_347 May 8, 2026 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisor Sylvia Arenas, District 1 Supervisor Betty Duong, District 2 Supervisor Otto Lee, District 3 Supervisor Susan Ellenberg, District 4 Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga, District 5 Board of Supervisors 70 W. Hedding Street San Jose, CA 95110 Re: Recommendation of Step Forward Foundation for Proposed Budget Agenda Item No. # 90, 283, and 347 Dear Santa Clara County Supervisors: I write this letter in support of Step Forward Foundation’s (Step Forward) Inventory Budget Items from Supervisor Sylvia Arenas (Agenda Item No. 347/Inventory Item No. 408), Supervisor Betty Duong (Agenda Item No. 283/Inventory Item No 331), and Supervisor Otto Lee (Agenda Item No. 90/ Inventory Item No. 122) for the 2026-2027 year. The Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center (KGACLC) is a nonprofit legal services agency providing immigration, workers rights and consumer rights legal services to low-income members of the Santa Clara County community. Step Forward...
This document contains letters of support for the Step Forward Foundation regarding specific agenda items for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. The letters highlight the importance of the foundation's services in providing legal aid to low-income and marginalized communities, particularly in immigration and family law. The letters express gratitude for the support received and emphasize the positive impact of the foundation on individuals and families.
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Mimi Nguyen submitted a letter of support for Step Forward Foundation, emphasizing its impact on her family's immigration processes.
A.G., a client of Step Forward, shared a personal testimony about how the foundation changed their lives and helped them thrive.
Huy Tran, Executive Director of SIREN, wrote in support of Step Forward's budget items for the 2026-2027 year, highlighting the foundation's role in providing specialized legal services.
Both letters advocate for continued funding and support for Step Forward Foundation's essential services.
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The document includes redacted client information to maintain privacy.
There are unresolved placeholders in the email headers and attachments.
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BoardOperations From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Mimi Nguyen Friday, May 8, 2026 6:20 PM BoardOperations D2Inventory; Grants Administrator [EXTERNAL] Letter of Support for Step Forward Foundation | Agenda Item #s 90, 283, 347 Letter of Support_AG_Redacted.pdf Dear Board Operations Team: Please find attached a letter of support for Step Forward Foundation (Agenda Item #s 90, 283, 347). Please note: Client information is redacted to maintain client's privacy. -With Gratitude, Mimi Nguyen (she/her) Response Disclaimer: I am sending this email at a time that is convenient for me given my role, workload, and schedule; I do not expect a response outside of your work hours. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To help protect y ou r priv acy , Microsoft O ffice prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Donate to Step Forward Foundation. Every dollar makes a difference. This message and its attachments are sent by a law office and may contain information that is confidential and protected by privilege from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you are prohibited from printing, copying,...
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This document is a letter of support from Philip Nguyen, Executive Director of the Vietnamese American Roundtable, addressed to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. It supports the Step Forward Foundation's budget items for the 2026-2027 year, specifically related to Agenda Items No. 90, 283, and 347. The letter highlights the mission of the Vietnamese American Roundtable and the importance of funding for nonprofits to assist vulnerable communities.
Key points
The letter is from Philip Nguyen, Executive Director of the Vietnamese American Roundtable.
It supports the Step Forward Foundation's budget items for the 2026-2027 year.
The budget items are associated with Supervisors Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, and Otto Lee.
The Vietnamese American Roundtable aims to advocate for and inform the community on critical issues.
Step Forward Foundation provides legal aid services to low-income and marginalized communities.
The letter emphasizes the need for funding to improve nonprofit infrastructure to support immigrants.
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The document appears to be a draft as it contains placeholders and formatting artifacts.
Specific details regarding the budget items are not fully detailed in the text.
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BoardOperations From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Philip Nguyen Monday, May 11, 2026 5:15 PM BoardOperations mimi@stepfwd.org; D2Inventory [EXTERNAL] Letter of Support for Step Forward Foundation for Proposed Budget Agenda Item No. # 90, 283, and 347 VAR _ SFF Inventory Item Support 2026.pdf Dear Board Operations Team, Please see attached the letter of support from the Vietnamese American Roundtable (VAR) for the Step Forward Foundation for Inventory Budget Items from Supervisor Sylvia Arenas (Agenda Item No. 347/Inventory Item No. 408), Supervisor Betty Duong (Agenda Item No. 283/Inventory Item No 331), and Supervisor Otto Lee (Agenda Item No. 90/ Inventory Item No. 122) for the 2026-2027 year. Best wishes, Philip -Philip Nguyen (he/him) Executive Director Vietnamese American Roundtable | http://varoundtable.org To help protect y our priv acy , Microsoft O ffice prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Vietnamese A merican Roundtable 1 May 11th, 2026 Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors 70 W. Hedding Street San Jose, CA 95110 Re: Recommendation of Step Forward Foundation for Proposed Budget Agenda Item No. # 90, 283, and 347 Dear Santa Clara...
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This document is a letter of support for the Step Forward Foundation regarding proposed budget agenda items for the 2026-2027 year. It highlights the importance of funding for nonprofits that assist marginalized communities, particularly Filipino migrants and caregivers. The letter is addressed to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors and is signed by Jordan Espiritu, the PAWIS Financial Officer.
Key points
The letter supports Step Forward Foundation's budget items for the 2026-2027 year.
Step Forward Foundation provides legal aid services to low-income and marginalized communities.
PAWIS is a grassroots organization focused on the rights of Filipino caregivers facing exploitation.
The letter emphasizes the need for funding to improve nonprofit infrastructures to protect immigrants.
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The document appears to be a draft as it contains placeholders and lacks finalized formatting.
Specific details about the budget agenda items are not provided in the text.
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BoardOperations From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Jordan Espiritu Wednesday, May 13, 2026 11:56 AM BoardOperations D2Inventory; mimi@stepfwd.org [EXTERNAL] Letter of Support for Step Forward Foundation for Agenda Items No. # 90, 283, and 347 PAWIS Letter of Support for SFF_2026-2027.docx.pdf Hello, Please see attached letter of support for Step Forward Foundation. Thank you, Jo Espiritu 1 May 13, 2026 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisor Sylvia Arenas, District 1 Supervisor Betty Duong, District 2 Supervisor Otto Lee, District 3 Supervisor Susan Ellenberg, District 4 Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga, District 5 Board of Supervisors 70 W. Hedding Street San Jose, CA 95110 Re: Recommendation of Step Forward Foundation for Proposed Budget Agenda Item No. # 90, 283, and 347 Dear Santa Clara County Supervisors: I write this letter in support of Step Forward Foundation’s (Step Forward) Inventory Budget Items from Supervisor Sylvia Arenas (Agenda Item No. 347/Inventory Item No. 408), Supervisor Betty Duong (Agenda Item No. 283/Inventory Item No 331), and Supervisor Otto Lee (Agenda Item No. 90/ Inventory Item No. 122) for the 2026-2027...