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Board proclaims August 2026 Child Support Awareness Month; county program serves about 9,200 cases
Summary
Supervisors adopted a resolution recognizing August 2026 as Child Support Awareness Month; Child Support Services staff described outreach activities, partnership events and program statistics, including nearly 9,200 cases and $28.3 million distributed annually.
The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution proclaiming August 2026 as Child Support Awareness Month and heard presentations from department staff about outreach and services.
Lucy Reyes, representing Child Support Services, and Desiree Hernandez highlighted the department’s outreach, including a back-to-school supply distribution at the Boys & Girls Club in Guadalupe, Spanish-language radio segments, library bookmarks promoting services, and community events countywide. Staff said the department serves nearly 9,200 child support cases and distributes approximately $28.3 million in annual support to families.
"At its core, child support is about helping children have the stability and resources they need to grow, succeed, and thrive," Reyes said. The board thanked department staff for outreach work and adopted the proclamation unanimously.
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