Santa Clara County Social Service

Santa Clara County Social Service Social Services Agency Division is a U.S. local government entity registered in SAM.gov, operating as a county-level governmental organization focused on providing critical social support services. The agency is primarily engaged in delivering federal grant-supported programs that address community welfare, workforce development, veteran support, and social assistance initiatives. As a registered governmental entity, Santa Clara County Social Service has demonstrated consistent capability to receive and effectively manage federal grant awards across multiple civilian federal agencies.

Through recent federal grant awards, Santa Clara County Social Service has implemented sophisticated multi-year programs targeting critical social needs. The agency has secured substantial grant funding from diverse federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Labor. Specifically, the agency has pursued projects in suicide prevention for veterans, receiving a $551,358 grant from the Veterans Health Administration to support community-based suicide prevention efforts targeting veterans and their families. Additionally, the agency was awarded a $329,997 cooperative agreement from the Administration for Children and Families to conduct research on welfare reform and TANF program effects, and a significant $6,000,000 project grant from the Employment and Training Administration to support workforce development and employment initiatives. These grants reflect the agency's comprehensive approach to addressing social service challenges through targeted research, prevention strategies, and workforce training programs, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable populations including veterans, low-income families, and unemployed individuals.