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The June 1, 2026, meeting of the First 5 Sacramento Commission focused on the retirement of a long-standing leader, the graduation of new parent advocates, and the approval of a critical multi-year implementation plan facing significant budget reductions.   Recognition of Commissioner Dr. Olivia Kasirye   The Commission honored Dr. Olivia Kasiryefor her 14 years of service as a commissioner and her role as the County's Public Health Officer. Chair Serna presented a proclamation highlighting her leadership through the "historic pandemic" and her integral role in developing the Commission's racial equity and social justice resolution. Fellow commissioners and public health partners praised her "calm, thoughtful leadership" and fierce advocacy for vulnerable populations. Dr. Kasirye expressed her gratitude for the progress made in reducing disparities in African-American child deaths and introduced her successor, Dr. Fong-Lu.   Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) Graduation   The Commission celebrated the graduation of the fourth PLTI cohort, which included 40 new parent leaders (22 in the English cohort and 18 in the Spanish cohort). Expansion and Impact: The program has now grown to over 100 alumni. This year's cohort saw an increase in male participation, with eight fathers and five married couples graduating. Community Projects: Graduates presented civic projects, including the "Moai Intergenerational Gardens" to connect Head Start students with seniors and various wellness, literacy, and safety initiatives. Civic Engagement: A recent case study revealed that 81% of PLTI alumni have volunteered in their community, compared to 11% of the general public in Sacramento County. 2027-2030 Implementation Plan and Budget   A major action item was the approval of the 2027-2030 Implementation Plan, which guides how $35.7 million will be spent over the next three years. Funding Reductions: The plan includes a 20% reduction in overall funding compared to the previous plan. Despite these cuts, the Commission maintained a steady funding level for the last six years, unlike many other California commissions. Strategic Priorities: The plan prioritizes Health and Well-Being (63%) and Racial Equity (15%). A specific fourth strategy was added to the "Birth and Beyond" program to explicitly focus on reducing African-American child deaths and disparities in child welfare data. Public Testimony: Several community providers, including representatives from the Sacramento Children's Home and the Child Abuse Prevention Council, acknowledged the difficulty of the cuts but expressed gratitude for the "trust-based grantmaking" approach that allows them flexibility in how they allocate their reduced funds. Contracts and Administrative Actions Data Management: The Commission approved a $267,500 contract with AJW, Inc. for a new customizable, cloud-based data management system. The transition will migrate approximately three years of historical data to ensure continuity for programs like Birth and Beyond. CalWorks Home Visiting: A $4.7 million revenue agreement with the Department of Human Assistance was approved for the CalWorks Home Visiting Program, with the majority of funds going to direct program implementation by the Child Abuse Prevention Council. Equity in Action: The Commission approved $140,829 for the Touchstone Leadership Group to provide capacity-building support to Equity in Action grantees to ensure their long-term sustainability.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. As a funding agency, the Commission makes strategic investments based on best practices and a community driven plan. Investments are made into programs that meet the highest needs of children and families in Sacramento County.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. As a funding agency, the Commission makes strategic investments based on best practices and a community driven plan. Investments are made into programs that meet the highest needs of children and families in Sacramento County.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. As a funding agency, the Commission makes strategic investments based on best practices and a community driven plan. Investments are made into programs that meet the highest needs of children and families in Sacramento County.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. As a funding agency, the Commission makes strategic investments based on best practices and a community driven plan. Investments are made into programs that meet the highest needs of children and families in Sacramento County.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. The commissioners discussed various updates, including the approval of past meeting minutes, public comments, and reports from the executive director and several committees covering topics like home visiting summits, parent leadership training, financial planning, and strategic plan updates. A significant portion of the meeting involved presentations on the recommended budget and a ten-year financial plan, as well as annual evaluation reports for both First Five California and First Five Sacramento, highlighting program reach and effectiveness across different initiatives. Finally, the commission received a demonstration of a new website, Sac Family Connect, designed to streamline access to family support resources in the county.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. As a funding agency, the Commission makes strategic investments based on best practices and a community driven plan. Investments are made into programs that meet the highest needs of children and families in Sacramento County.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. As a funding agency, the Commission makes strategic investments based on best practices and a community driven plan. Investments are made into programs that meet the highest needs of children and families in Sacramento County.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. As a funding agency, the Commission makes strategic investments based on best practices and a community driven plan. Investments are made into programs that meet the highest needs of children and families in Sacramento County.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. As a funding agency, the Commission makes strategic investments based on best practices and a community driven plan. Investments are made into programs that meet the highest needs of children and families in Sacramento County.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. As a funding agency, the Commission makes strategic investments based on best practices and a community driven plan. Investments are made into programs that meet the highest needs of children and families in Sacramento County.  

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. As a funding agency, the Commission makes strategic investments based on best practices and a community driven plan. Investments are made into programs that meet the highest needs of children and families in Sacramento County.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. As a funding agency, the Commission makes strategic investments based on best practices and a community driven plan. Investments are made into programs that meet the highest needs of children and families in Sacramento County.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. As a funding agency, the Commission makes strategic investments based on best practices and a community driven plan. Investments are made into programs that meet the highest needs of children and families in Sacramento County.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. As a funding agency, the Commission makes strategic investments based on best practices and a community driven plan. Investments are made into programs that meet the highest needs of children and families in Sacramento County.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. As a funding agency, the Commission makes strategic investments based on best practices and a community driven plan. Investments are made into programs that meet the highest needs of children and families in Sacramento County.

Donna Sneeringer is Chief Strategy Officer for the Child Care Resource Center (CCRC), a position she has held since 2013. She leads CCRC's efforts on advocacy, public policy, and strategic partnership development. In addition, she provides Government Relations support to the Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles is regularly called upon to provide technical assistance and support to decision makers on a variety of early childhood policy issues at the local, state, and federal level.  Ms. Sneeringer began her career at CCRC in 1992 and through her initial seven-year tenure developed her knowledge of subsidized childcare programs, childcare resource and referral and quality early childhood program and workforce development.  Between 1999 and 2011, Ms. Sneeringer worked in Sacramento at Child Action, Inc. first as their Child Care Resource and Referral Manager focused on program development, personnel management, and community relations and then as Public Affairs Manager focusing on local, state, and federal public policy issues, contract management, fund development, agency communications and media relations.   Ms. Sneeringer holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration and Graduate Certificate in Political Management from the University of Southern California, and a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development from California State University, Northridge.   Ms. Sneeringer was appointed by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon to serve on the California Early Childhood Policy Council and currently serves as Commissioner on the First 5 Sacramento Commission.  Tonia McMillian has been a licensed Early Care and Education provider for over 28 years. She primarily serves low-income children and their working families.  She has helped educate and “raise up” hundreds of children, ages 6 weeks through 13 years old, ensuring that every child has a fair shot at achieving the “California Dream.”   She is a proud member of the California Assembly Blue Ribbon Commission and in 2019 was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to the California Early Childhood Workforce Policy Advisory Subcommittee.  She was later appointed the Chair of the Subcommittee and, most recently, she was voted to the Governor's full Early Childhood Policy Council.  Ms. McMillian is serving her second term appointment as the Public Member of the Physical Therapy Board of California and she is an Elected Delegate for the California Democratic Party's – 58th Assembly District.  She serves as the elected National Secretary to the SEIU National African American Caucus (AFRAM) and is a dues-paying member of Child Care Providers United. Ms. McMillian was inspired to become an early care and education leader because she saw the need to increase access to quality childcare, provide increased opportunities for provider training and education, bring more support to working parents and empower Family Child Care Providers in California.   She is a staunch advocate promoting equity and fighting bias within the Early Childcare Education field.  Since 2009, she worked tirelessly for family childcare professionals, mostly women of color, to win the right to collective bargaining.  She, along with thousands of family child providers, was honored to celebrate her unwavering dedication to the childcare campaign on September 30th, 2019 when California Governor Newsom signed AB 378 granting these workers the right to negotiate with the State.   Support the show: https://theanswersandiego.com/radioshow/8349 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. As a funding agency, the Commission makes strategic investments based on best practices and a community driven plan. Investments are made into programs that meet the highest needs of children and families in Sacramento County.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. As a funding agency, the Commission makes strategic investments based on best practices and a community driven plan. Investments are made into programs that meet the highest needs of children and families in Sacramento County.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. As a funding agency, the Commission makes strategic investments based on best practices and a community driven plan. Investments are made into programs that meet the highest needs of children and families in Sacramento County.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. As a funding agency, the Commission makes strategic investments based on best practices and a community driven plan. Investments are made into programs that meet the highest needs of children and families in Sacramento County.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. As a funding agency, the Commission makes strategic investments based on best practices and a community driven plan. Investments are made into programs that meet the highest needs of children and families in Sacramento County.

The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. As a funding agency, the Commission makes strategic investments based on best practices and a community driven plan. Investments are made into programs that meet the highest needs of children and families in Sacramento County.

Joy Johnson is the senior pastor and founder of Higher Hope Christian Church in Sacramento, California. God has appointed her and her husband to proclaim the gospel to those outside of or on the margins of faith and social acceptance.Pastor Johnson was ordained to preach the gospel in October 1997. She earned her Doctorate degree in Theology from the Sacramento Theological Seminary in 2002. She was appointed Executive Pastor at Faith Fellowship Community Church in 2003 and later served as Interim Senior Pastor until 2007. Believing that the Church has a responsibility to serve the temporal as well as the spiritual needs of the surrounding community, Pastor Joy has led extensive grassroots, outreach programs and has developed and mentored leaders for community service throughout California. She is the founder and CEO of Life Matters, Inc a non-profit organization serving more than 2,000 residents in a multifamily residential community.Doctor Johnson has been recognized as an Outstanding Contributor to Community Education by the Sacramento City College MESA Program, the California State University at Sacramento Commission on Peace and the Elk Grove Unified Public School Board.Today, Pastor Joy serves on the national board for WIMIN – Women In Ministry International a program designed to equip and empower Christian women for ministry leadership. Pastor Joy says, ”My ministry calling is to preach for CHANGE… change of mind; change of attitude; change of heart; change of direction; change of relationship; change of resources and/or change of behavior!”

Joy Johnson is the senior pastor and founder of Higher Hope Christian Church in Sacramento, California. God has appointed her and her husband to proclaim the gospel to those outside of or on the margins of faith and social acceptance.Pastor Johnson was ordained to preach the gospel in October 1997. She earned her Doctorate degree in Theology from the Sacramento Theological Seminary in 2002. She was appointed Executive Pastor at Faith Fellowship Community Church in 2003 and later served as Interim Senior Pastor until 2007. Believing that the Church has a responsibility to serve the temporal as well as the spiritual needs of the surrounding community, Pastor Joy has led extensive grassroots, outreach programs and has developed and mentored leaders for community service throughout California. She is the founder and CEO of Life Matters, Inc a non-profit organization serving more than 2,000 residents in a multifamily residential community.Doctor Johnson has been recognized as an Outstanding Contributor to Community Education by the Sacramento City College MESA Program, the California State University at Sacramento Commission on Peace and the Elk Grove Unified Public School Board.Today, Pastor Joy serves on the national board for WIMIN – Women In Ministry International a program designed to equip and empower Christian women for ministry leadership. Pastor Joy says, ”My ministry calling is to preach for CHANGE… change of mind; change of attitude; change of heart; change of direction; change of relationship; change of resources and/or change of behavior!”