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Commendation/Proclamation Printout
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The document outlines a recommendation for the Board of Supervisors to adopt commendations for honorees of Family Reunification Day, recognizing families who have successfully reunited and the support systems that assist them. The event is scheduled for May 29, 2026, and aims to raise awareness about the importance of family reunification within the child welfare system. There are no fiscal implications associated with this action, and it is expected to positively impact children and families. The document includes a request for framed copies of the commendations to be provided by May 22, 2026.
Key points
- The Social Services Agency and Department of Family and Children's Services recommend adopting commendations for Family Reunification Day.
- The event celebrates families who have overcome challenges to reunite with their children.
- Family Reunification Day is scheduled for May 29, 2026.
- There are no fiscal implications associated with the report.
- The action is expected to positively impact children and families in the community.
Limitations
- The document contains placeholders for specific details such as the date and names of the Board of Supervisors.
- The fiscal implications section states there are none, but does not provide further context.
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County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency 128274 DATE: April 28, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Daniel Little, Director, Social Services Agency Wendy Kinnear, Director, Dept of Family and Children's Services SUBJECT: Family Reunification Day Commendations RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendations for honorees of Family Reunification Day for their success in reuniting families and providing support to help parents overcome challenges to reunite with their children. (Social Services Agency) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There are no fiscal implications associated with receiving this report. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION AND BACKGROUND The Social Services Agency (SSA), Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS) honors remarkable families who overcame hardships to reunify with their children and through the process created stronger and healthier families. Family Reunification Day celebrates families and communities by coming together to raise awareness about the importance of reunification for children and families in the County’s child welfare system. Strategies for reunification include building on family strengths, family engagement, maintaining family and cultural connections,...