Office of Women's Policy
Office highlights
Caregiver Returnship Program
The Caregiver Returnship Program empowers professionals, who put their careers on pause to care for others, to transition back into the workforce. Participants are connected to County employment, benefits, and networking opportunities.
When Young Moms Thrive
The purpose of the When Young Moms Thrive, We All Do Initiative at Young Women’s Freedom Center and Alliance for Girls was to bring young moms and young trans parents of all genders together to reframe common stereotypes about young parenthood and shed light on the social structures and systemic barriers challenging young mothers across California.
Womanhood Project
The "She is More" series by artist Ruby Morales is part of Womanhood, a women's recognition public art project honoring the significant achievements and contributions of women across all intersectional identities to the County of Santa Clara.
Commission on the Status of Women
Women's Equality Day commemorates the adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment, which secured women's right to vote in 1920. The County of Santa Clara Commission on the Status of Women celebrates this milestone annually.