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Supervisors create maternal health trust fund to address local disparities
Summary
The Board adopted a resolution establishing a maternal health trust fund to support community‑led initiatives addressing maternal and infant health disparities, with county partners to guide priorities and community engagement planned.
On March 24 the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution creating a maternal health trust fund aimed at supporting community‑informed, culturally responsive programs to reduce disparities in maternal and infant health.
Supervisor (speaker 7) introduced the item, citing higher risks for Black and Latino mothers and infants in the county and describing ongoing engagement with community partners and health experts. The resolution establishes a county trust fund to collect donations and support local programs, events and outreach; staff said the fund would enable joint county‑community efforts and allow the county to highlight and coordinate philanthropic support.
Public commenters raised legal and fiduciary cautions, asking for clarity about the county’s role and disclosure thresholds for donations. Board members discussed oversight and safeguards; supervisors voted to adopt the resolution, which passed with one member recorded as absent.
The board’s action permits staff to accept donations into the trust and to pursue community programming and events tied to the fund’s mission. Supervisors said next steps include public events and further coordination with county health leaders and community organizations.
