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Youth programs, school partnerships, students, childcare, and family-facing services.
The Youth Advisory Committee presented updates on its recent projects and activities. The presentation included a work plan and highlights of youth-led events.
The resolution authorizes a lease of the property at 1050 McAllister Street to Booker T. Washington Community Service Center for $1 per year.
What's happening
Why it matters
It provides a low‑cost space for youth, family, and community support programs serving San Francisco residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Budget and Finance Committee meeting on May 27, 2026 at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250.
Email: brent.jalipa@sfgov.org
Submit comment: No comment deadline listed; check with the clerk for comment procedures.
Decision update
The Board continued the $1‑per‑year lease of 1050 McAllister Street to the Booker T. Washington Community Service Center and sent the item back to the Call of the Chair.
Decided May 27, 2026.
The subcommittee will interview applicants to fill two commission seats and one youth commissioner seat.
The Board will receive a report from the Department of Family and Children’s Services.
The Board will receive a report from the Behavioral Health Services Department and Social Services Agency.
What's happening
Why it matters
Understanding and expanding placement options can improve outcomes for vulnerable youth and their families.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or join via Zoom link provided in the agenda.
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email them to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Receive report on placement options for youth with complex needs” was direction provided.
Decided May 19, 2026.
The Board is asked to approve an amendment that raises the maximum delegated amount for the childcare and early‑education infrastructure grant program from $15 million to $16 million.
What's happening
Why it matters
It determines how much funding can be allocated to childcare and early‑education facilities, affecting services for families and children in the county.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or join via Zoom link provided in the agenda.
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the email address or hand them in at the meeting before the public comment period begins.
Decision update
The item “Approve increased childcare grant delegation to Valley Health Foundation” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 19, 2026.
The Board will receive a report on child welfare reforms from the County Executive’s office.
What's happening
Why it matters
Understanding the reforms helps supervisors shape policies that affect children and families in the county.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street or join via the Zoom link provided.
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Decision update
The item “Report on county child welfare reforms” was direction provided.
Decided May 19, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $20,000 to JobTrain to support the meal program at its Child Development Center in Menlo Park.
What's happening
Why it matters
Helps provide nutritious meals to children in the program.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Board meeting in person or via Zoom
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $20,000 to JobTrain for its child‑development center meal program and authorized the County Executive to execute the grant agreement. The action is final.
Decided May 19, 2026.
The subcommittee will interview six applicants for two youth commissioner seats.
The Subcommittee will interview applicants to fill two youth commissioner seats.
The Task Force discussed the results of the Possibility Lab survey.
The Board will approve an inventory item to provide an $8,000 grant to the Vietnamese American Roundtable.
The Board will approve an inventory item to provide a $20,000 grant to YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley.
Board is approving a $10,000 grant to the Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network (SIREN).
What's happening
Why it matters
Empowers families with legal knowledge and supports youth leadership, strengthening community advocacy.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Decision update
The item “Grant to SIREN for Know Your Rights education” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
Board is approving a $15,000 grant to NAMI‑Santa Clara County.
Board will approve Inventory Item No. 409 to provide a $15,000 grant to The City Peace Project.
Board will approve Inventory Item No. 405 to provide a $6,000 grant to South Bay Youth Changemakers.
Board is approving a $5,000 grant to San Jose Jazz.
Board is approving a $10,000 grant to YMCA of Silicon Valley – Mt. Madonna.
Board is approving a $10,000 grant to the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley.
Board will approve a $5,000 grant to One Step Closer Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc.
Board will approve a $20,000 grant to Parents Helping Parents, Inc.
What's happening
Why it matters
Creates a comprehensive tool that assists families of children with disabilities in finding and accessing needed services.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Decision update
The item “Approve $20,000 grant to Parents Helping Parents” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
Board will approve a $15,000 grant to the Kiwanis Club of Morgan Hill.
Board will approve a $5,660 sponsorship to Our City.
