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Act Now for Ohio Families and Children

November 14, 2023

The Biden-Harris Administration recently requested $16 billion from Congress in supplemental federal funding to sustain the child care sector and provide an additional year of child care stabilization funding.

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4C for Children Recognizes Early Childhood Educators

November 8, 2023

Child care providers packed the Sharonville Convention Center for the Conference

The 4C for Children Leadership and Early Childhood Conference kicked off each day by recognizing an early childhood educator who has positively impacted the children and families in their communities.

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November Declared National Adoption Month

November 3, 2023

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More than 3,000 Children wait to be adopted

On Nov. 1,  President Biden declared this month as National Adoption Month. Following the declaration, Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted signed an Ohio proclamation recognizing November as Adoption Recognition and Recruitment Month.

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Teaching Children Gratitude

October 30, 2023

father holding son smilingHolidays like Thanksgiving offer a unique opportunity to pause, reflect and express gratitude for the people and blessings that enhance our lives. Gratitude isn’t a natural instinct; it must be taught to our little ones. 

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Benefits of Reading with Children

October 2, 2023

As a parent, grandparent, or caregiver reading to a child from their earliest days is one of easiest and best activities you can do. Children who are read one picture book every day are introduced to about 78,000 words per year.

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Meet Our Champions: Dr. Christine Gibson

September 20, 2023

Dr. Christine Gibson

4C for Children will honor Dr. Christine Gibson at this year’s Champions Gala at Music hall on November 4. Learn more about our Champion for Children here.

“It was shock for me… I’ve never got anything like this. When they told me we all hugged and shared stories. It was a brilliant moment,” Dr. Gibson said.

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Kick Start School Conversations

September 5, 2023

Kick Start School Conversations

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School is back in session and your child is spending a lot of time away from home, so it’s only natural that you want to know how their day went. When asked the simple question, “How was your day?” most children respond, “good” or “fine.” As was a parent or caregiver, that short response doesn’t give you much insight and may make it more challenging to get more information out of them. 

Try one of these questions to create meaningful conversations with your child and learn more about their day.  

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Meet Our Champions: Kimberlyn Fadare

September 4, 2023

Champion for Children Kimberlyn Fadare

4C for Children will share interviews with this year’s Champions for Children over the coming weeks. This is an opportunity to get to know the outstanding individuals who will be celebrated during the 4C Champions Gala at Music Hall on November 4.

“I was in unbelief…” Kimberlyn said. “For [Andrew Brzezinski] to see my efforts and to see what I’m trying to do for children and families, I wanted to cry. I’m so thankful.”

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Business Leaders Appointed to Board of Trustees

August 10, 2023

CINCINNATI: 4C for Children has appointed six new members to its Board of Trustees:

  • Eleanor German, associate attorney, Katz Teller
  • Samantha Buyniski Goldfeder, senior vice president, MediaLink
  • Katie Kennedy, assistant vice president, accounting policy, Constellation Insurance, Inc.
  • Pamela L. Page-Boykins, retired, The Procter & Gamble Co.
  • Christopher Pratt, vice president, HORAN
  • Rana Schiff, senior director, HR business partner, The Kroger Co.

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Meet Our Champions: Anna Campbell

August 9, 2023

Anna Campbell

4C for Children will share interviews with this year’s Champions for Children over the coming weeks. This is an opportunity to get to know the outstanding individuals who will be celebrated during the 4C Champions Gala at Music Hall on November 4.

“When I got on the call and they said it was an award, there’s an amount of emotion that came over my body. ” Anna said. “It was like I’m making a difference and people see it.”

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