Joint First 5 CA and the CA Commission on the Status of Women and Girls Commission Meeting

Monday, November 9, 2026

 JOINT BOARD MEETING AGENDA

Monday, November 9, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

915 Capitol Mall, Board Room 121, Sacramento, CA 95814

This meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format. Commissioners may be participating remotely from the following accessible locations, where members of the public may join and participate:

  • 2385 Camino Vida Roble, Suite 205 Carlsbad, CA 92011
  • 13181 N. Crossroads Pkwy, Suite 160, City of Industry, CA 91746
  • 726 Foothill Road, Beverley Hills, CA 90210
  • 2115 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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  • 916-573-6313
  • Phone conference ID: 853 712 410#

Meeting Agenda

1. Welcome and Opening Reports

  • Call to Order
  • Roll Call
  • Land Acknowledgement
  • Chairs’ Announcements

2. Early Learning and Care: Perspectives and System Discussion

The First 5 California Commission and the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls will participate in a joint discussion examining California’s early learning and care landscape, including the experiences of families and providers, workforce needs, and opportunities to strengthen the state’s early learning and care system. The discussion will feature perspectives from representatives of parent and early learning and care provider groups, business leaders, early childhood education coalition and advocacy representatives, and early learning and care system leaders. Presentations will highlight challenges, priorities, and opportunities for collaboration to improve access to early learning and care and support California’s children, families, and workforce.

3. Resolution: Shared Principles for Adoption

The First 5 California Commission and the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls will consider adoption of a joint resolution establishing shared principles related to early learning and care in California. Building upon the perspectives and discussions presented during the meeting, the proposed resolution will provide a framework for shared priorities and continued collaboration in addressing childcare challenges and strengthening California’s early learning and care system. Both Commissions will have an opportunity to discuss the proposed resolution and consider its adoption.

4. Closing Remarks and Adjournment

The Chairs of the First 5 California Commission and the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls will provide closing remarks, reflecting on the discussions and outcomes of the joint meeting. The Commissions will then formally adjourn the joint meeting.

Public Comment

Members of the public who are attending will be given the opportunity to make comments on each agenda item prior to any Commission action. If public comment is not specifically requested, members of the public should feel free to request an opportunity to comment. The total time allocated for public comment may be limited. Comments will generally be limited to three (3) minutes per person per item; however, the Chairs may decide to shorten or lengthen the public comment period at their discretion in order to efficiently manage the meeting. Members of the public will not be permitted to “yield” their allotted time to other members of the public to make comments.

Accessibility Statement

The Commission is committed to meeting ADA requirements. If you require disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this meeting, please contact the Commission at info@women.ca.gov at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting.

Contact Information

If you would like to submit written comments on any agenda item, or if you need disability-related accommodations or non-English language translation to participate in the meeting, please contact info@women.ca.gov. Requests for information about the meeting may also be directed to this email. To view this agenda online, please visit www.women.ca.gov.