County approves funding recommendations for West Valley seniors and families

• The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved a plan to continue support for West Valley projects serving adults, older adults, and families with lower incomes.
• Funding for these services was approved as part of the County’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for use of federal funds from the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Act programs.
• The County anticipates receiving an estimated $3.3 million for these programs, which will be distributed to fund critical local services.

SAN JOSE – West Valley adults, older adults and families with lower income will be the beneficiaries of projects unanimously approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors this week, on a motion by County Supervisor Joe Simitian.

“Federal grant funding offers a myriad of real benefits for our West Valley communities,” said Simitian. “For example, households that are at risk of eviction or facing homelessness will be able to access services and counseling. Seniors will be able to access adult day care programs where they can socialize with their peers and alleviate feelings of isolation and loneliness. And families can easily be connected to case management support and needed resources.”

Programs and projects receiving support in the West Valley include:

• Los Gatos Adult Day Care (Live Oak Adult Day Services)
• Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council Adult Day Care
• Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA) – includes Campbell, Saratoga and Los Gatos
• West Valley Community Services Community Access to Resources and Education

Funding for these services was approved as part of the County’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for use of federal funds from the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Act programs, which the County administers on behalf of several local jurisdictions, including in the West Valley. The County anticipates receiving an estimated $3.3 million for these programs, which will be distributed to fund the programs described above, in addition to other public service programs and a capital project to repurpose a historical building within the Los Altos Hills Town Hall Civic Center to a multifunctional space for programs and activities for the community.

A significant portion of the funds will also be allocated for affordable housing development and preservation, emergency shelter, and transitional housing, as well as fair housing outreach and home repair modifications for low-income homeowners across the County.

“This funding allows local organizations that are most familiar with the needs of our vulnerable residents to decide how to best support those needs,” said Simitian. “It gives local folks the ability to make local choices about local needs.”

The Action Plan will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for final approval and allocation of funds. More information can be found online.