Youth
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Weekly summary for Gilroy
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
In Gilroy this week, the Board of Supervisors’ Public Safety & Justice Committee received updates on county budget and state-federal funding related to youth services, including a report from the Office of Children and Families Policy. The committee also approved a retroactive contract amendment with HopSkipDrive, Inc. to increase funding for transportation services for foster youth attending their school of origin.
Key developments include:
- Approval of increased funding for foster youth transportation services in Gilroy and the county.
- Continued oversight and discussion of youth programs and voluntary services impacting dually involved youth (those involved with both child welfare and juvenile justice systems).
- Review of youth organization engagement and planning for FY 2026-27 work plans related to youth services.
What to watch: Future Gilroy city council or county committee meetings may address ongoing improvements to youth transportation and support services as part of broader efforts to enhance outcomes for foster and at-risk youth in the city.
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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). SCC BOS recently discussed this issue.
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Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
2026-04-14
Levine Act - HopSkipDrive - Foster Youth Transportation
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