Youth
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Weekly summary for Palo Alto
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
This week in Palo Alto, youth-related activity was primarily connected to county-level developments impacting the city. The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors’ Public Safety & Justice Committee recently approved an increase in funding for HopSkipDrive, a transportation service that supports foster youth in getting to their schools and child-oriented services. This contract amendment aims to improve access and mobility for foster youth in the region, including those in Palo Alto.
Other county discussions relevant to youth included reviews of youth organizations and voluntary service effectiveness, as well as ongoing oversight of child welfare services following recent child safety concerns. While these actions are countywide, they provide important context for youth services affecting Palo Alto residents.
What to watch: Any future Palo Alto City Council agenda items or local initiatives that directly address youth transportation, foster care support, or child welfare improvements 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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East Palo Alto City Council
2026-01-06
1: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to pursue implementation of a formal non-Brown Act Youth Commission and an informal Youth Task Force for a minimum period of at least three years and to budget funds for $50,000 annually from
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