Receive report from the Department of Family and Children’s Services relating to the County of Santa Clara Child Welfare Services System Improvement Plan Combined Progress Report for 2022-2027.
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The document is a report from the County of Santa Clara's Social Services Agency regarding the System Improvement Plan Combined Progress Report for Child Welfare Services for the period 2022-2027. It outlines the recommended action for the Board of Supervisors to receive the report, which has been preliminarily approved by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). The report details the SIP's goals, strategies, and the collaborative process involved in its development, emphasizing improvements in child safety, quality assurance, and workforce training. The report is set to be submitted for final approval by CDSS by September 22, 2026.
Key points
The report is from the County of Santa Clara's Social Services Agency.
It pertains to the System Improvement Plan (SIP) Combined Progress Report for 2022-2027.
The recommended action is for the Board of Supervisors to receive the report.
The SIP is required by the California Department of Social Services and outlines improvements for child welfare services.
The current SIP was reviewed and approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2025.
The draft SIP Combined Progress Report has been preliminarily approved by CDSS as of August 25, 2026.
The report will be submitted to CDSS for final approval by September 22, 2026.
The SIP includes three key goals focused on child safety, quality assurance, and workforce training.
Limitations
The document appears to be a draft as it mentions preliminary approval and pending final submission.
There are unresolved placeholders and missing information regarding specific fiscal implications and detailed action items.
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County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency 130269 DATE: September 15, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Daniel Little, Director, Social Services Agency Wendy Kinnear, Director, Dept of Family and Children's Services SUBJECT: System Improvement Plan Combined Progress Report RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive report from the Department of Family and Children’s Services relating to the County of Santa Clara Child Welfare Services System Improvement Plan Combined Progress Report for 2022-2027. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS The recommended action will have no fiscal implications. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The five-year System Improvement Plan (SIP) is required by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). The SIP is developed every five years by each county’s child welfare and probation departments in collaboration with their local community and prevention and early intervention partners and is approved by the county’s board of supervisors. The SIP outlines how the county will improve its system of care for children and families and identifies specific, measurable improvements the county commits to achieving within a defined timeframe. The current 2022-2027 SIP was reviewed by the...
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The System Improvement Plan Combined Progress Report outlines the progress of the County of Santa Clara's Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS) and Probation Department in implementing a five-year plan aimed at enhancing safety, permanency, and well-being for children and families. The report covers the period from July 2022 to June 2026, with implementation starting in April 2025. It details key wins and challenges faced during the first year of implementation, highlights the strategies employed, and emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement and data tracking. The report also notes the delayed approval of the SIP until April 2025, which has affected the reporting schedule.
Key points
The SIP aims to strengthen safety, permanency, and well-being for children, youth, and families.
The report covers the period from July 2022 to June 2026, with implementation starting in April 2025.
Key wins include the development of new policies, training programs, and data tracking tools.
Challenges include the need for improved data tracking infrastructure and balancing staff workloads.
The SIP is aligned with the California Child Welfare Outcomes and Accountability System and other mandates.
Limitations
The report indicates that the SIP was not approved until April 2025, which may affect the completeness of the data presented.
There are unresolved placeholders in the document, such as specific names and signatures that are not filled in.
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California - Child and Family Services Review COMBINED SIP PROGRESS REPORT July 2022 – June 2026 Implementation April 2025 County of Santa Clara Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS) Probation Department 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................... 5 YEAR 1 SIP IMPLEMENTATION ............................................................................................... 6 Key Wins ...................................................................................................................................... 6 Key Challenges ............................................................................................................................. 7 Overall Steps Forward ................................................................................................................. 8 SIP Overview and Framework...................................................................................................... 8 Stakeholder Engagement .......................................................................................................... 11 OVERALL...