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Weekly summary for Campbell

May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 6, 2026

In Campbell, recent youth-related activity has focused on county-level initiatives that impact local services, particularly transportation and support for foster youth. The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors’ Public Safety & Justice Committee approved a contract amendment with HopSkipDrive to enhance transportation services for foster youth, which benefits Campbell families relying on these services. The committee also reviewed reports on youth organizations and voluntary services effectiveness, providing context for ongoing youth support efforts affecting Campbell.

Key points this week include:
- Approval of increased funding for foster youth transportation through HopSkipDrive.
- Review of youth organizations and voluntary service programs relevant to Campbell youth.
- Continued county oversight and discussions on improving services for dually involved youth (those in both child welfare and juvenile justice systems).

What to watch: Future Campbell City Council or county committee meetings may address local implementation details or additional youth program funding following these county-level decisions.

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Agenda item: Approve retroactive Second Amendment to Agreement with HopSkipDrive, Inc., relating to providing foster youth transportation to school of origin and child-oriented services, increasing the maximum contract amount by $433,133 from $749,148 to $1,182,281, and extending the agreement for a 12-month period through June 30, 2026, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality. A single source exception to competitive procurement has been approved by the Office of Countywide Contracting Management pursuant to Board of Supervisors Policy 5.6.5.1(D)(2)(a). (LA). Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee recently discussed this issue.

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4/25/2026, 9:53:08 PM

Child Welfare System Failures

The county's Department of Family and Children's Services has been placed under expanded state oversight following the death of toddler Jaxon Juarez in foster care. A county medical examiner report found that three chil…

MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee

4/14/2026, 12:00:00 PM

Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee

Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-14 meeting centered on county budget and state-federal funding update and Held from March 24, 2026 (Item No. 14): Receive report from the Office of Chil…