Agency
Child Care Planning and Advisory Council (CPAC)
We provide a forum for the identification of local priorities for early care and education and the development of policies to meet these needs.
Explore CPAC’s 2026–27 Public Policy Platform
Developed with input from CPAC members and San Francisco’s early care and education community, the platform identifies five priorities guiding CPAC’s policy, planning, and advocacy work in 2026–27.Explore the Public Policy Platform
Attend a meetingLearn about current issues, hear community views, and help shape ECE and OST priorities.
Calendar
Full calendarCPAC meeting schedule
CPAC meetings are open to the public. Community members are encouraged to attend, learn about current issues, and share their perspectives.
- Full Membership Council meets on the second Wednesday of every month, 9:30am-11:30am
- Executive Committee meets on the fourth Wednesday every other month, 9:30am-11:00am
- Membership Committee meets on the third Wednesday of every month, 2:00-3:00pm
See upcoming meeting dates and participation information for all committees and workgroups
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About
San Francisco Child Care Planning and Advisory Council (CPAC) is the state-mandated Local Planning Council (LPC) established to provide a forum for the identification of local priorities for child care and early education, and the development of policies to meet these needs.
Learn about CPAC’s purpose, responsibilities, membership, committees, workgroups, and role in San Francisco’s early care and education system.
Learn more about usStay connected with CPAC
Receive meeting announcements, policy updates, community engagement opportunities, and other CPAC news.Join the CPAC mailing listExecutive officers
CPAC’s Executive Officers support the Council’s governance, strategic direction, and ongoing work.
Contact information
Melanie Hopson, CPAC Coordinator
melanie@sfcpac.orgAdditional info
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