For Immediate Release Belmont, CA – San Mateo County wants to raise awareness of the benefits and discounts available for veterans, and simplify access to them. In issuing a standardized identification card, the Human Services Agency hopes to meet and assist the 33,000 veterans and their families residing in San Mateo County.
Belmont, CA – As preliminary results become available on the County’s Homeless Census, a significant decrease in homeless living on the streets and in the homeless population as a whole, is welcome news. Early numbers show a potential 47% reduction in the number of unsheltered individuals and families countywide, compared to 2013 counts, including zero families with children. Fewer sheltered homeless were found, as well.
Redwood City, CA – Over 8,000 individuals owing child support to San Mateo County residents have another convenient option to make their cash payments. Thanks to a collaboration between the State of California and Moneygram, those owing child support can now go to any of the thousands of locations nationwide to send payments.
Belmont, CA – In the early morning hours of January 22, 2015, San Mateo County will participate in the National Homeless One Day Count by conducting a tract-by-tract count of homeless individuals, families and encampments.
The Children’s Fund of San Mateo County needs help providing approximately 1,000 children with new backpacks and school supplies in time for the new school year. “Low-income and foster children need our help to ensure they start the school year prepared and ready to learn,” stated Children’s Fund Coordinator Rebecca Asch. “Every child should have the opportunity to succeed in the classroom and not be held back by circumstances over which they have no control.”
San Mateco County Probation Officers help Petaluma PD, Sonoma Couny law enforcement in multi-agency operation. Source: Petaluma Patch Posted by Susan C. Schena, April 08, 2014 at 8:33 am http://petaluma.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/hooker--john-sting-nets-19-in-petaluma-sonoma-county-motels
SMC Probation in the News, Source: The Daily Journal, http://www.smdailyjournal.com/articles/lnews/2013-07-10/marching-to-your-own-drum-musician-sheila-e-talks-to-troubled-teens/1771491.html
The San Mateo County Tattoo Removal Program is happy to announce its GRAND REOPENING after a two year hiatus caused when the old laser machine became unusable and could not be repaired. Over the past two years, many people have worked hard to raise funds and many more have donated to purchase the new laser machine that cost approximately $100,000.