“Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other.” — Randy Rausch
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! At the center of this holiday is celeb
rating all that we have in our lives and all that we have received. It’s a time to express our gratitude and give thanks for the kindness of others. Read More about Developing an Attitude of Gratitude »
Lisa Babb, 4C for Children strategic director of program operations in the Miami Valley, received of one of five Dayton Mayor’s Awards given at the Feb. 5 City Commission meeting. The awards are given annually to honor people who, according to Mayor Nan Whaley, “work every day to make our city great.”
Babb received the Education Champion Award which recognizes a person in the Dayton, Ohio, community who is working to provide a brighter future for children.
“I’m honored to receive this award,” Babb says. “My commitment to supporting our families, children and child care providers to ensure that all children receive the quality early education they deserve is unwavering. Read More about Miami Valley Strategic Director Recognized as ‘Education Champion’ »
More than 25 years ago, 4C for Children opened a regional office in Northern Kentucky and began actively helping find quality child care options for the region’s children and families as well as supporting child care providers by offering coaching and continuing education opportunities.
Some Background
4C for Children’s responsibility for the critical education of Northern Kentucky’s youngest minds for the majority of these years was supported by state funding. In recent years, the state chose to centralize these efforts, shifting the funding to the University of Kentucky (UK) to deliver early childhood education support services to the state’s families and child care providers. 4C for Children then became a subcontractor for this region through UK.
Over the past five years, UK has gradually discontinued the use of subcontractors like 4C for Children. This has ultimately resulted in a complete loss of state funding for our services.
CINCINNATI (January 6, 2020)—Vanessa Freytag, president and CEO of 4C for Children, has been named to the 2020-21 Groundwork Ohio Advisory Committee. She joins 41 members who represent 62 Ohio counties and who are trusted to provide insights on the needs of young children and families in Ohio and advance Groundwork’s mission to champion high-quality early learning and healthy development strategies.
“I am honored and excited to represent the early childhood education needs of our community as a member of the Groundwork Ohio Advisory Committee,” Freytag says.
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The Anchor For Hope Foundation will be hosting an upcoming event to benefit their partner organizations, including 4C for Children. “Speakeasy in the City” will take place on Saturday, October 19 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Phelps Rooftop Bar Downtown. This chic evening will showcase speakers from several partner organizations of the foundation, including 4C for Children, who will share their inspiring missions and community impact. Read More about Anchor For Hope Foundation Event to Benefit 4C »
Servant Leader. Connector. Dedicated. Humble.
These are just some of the adjectives used by 4C for Children and other local nonprofits to describe Digi Schueler in letters supporting her successful nomination by 4C as Philanthropist of the Year.
Her 30 years of volunteering with local organizations that support the arts, education and women will be honored on Nov. 7 at the National Philanthropy Day luncheon sponsored by the Greater Cincinnati chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Read More about Digi Schueler Named Philanthropist of the Year »
Interested in getting your CDA? Be a part of the 4C Child Development Associate (CDA) Preparation Program where learning is fun and interactive. A group in the 2019-20 Boone County class pictured here worked on a project to create a fun, safe and developmentally appropriate playground. To complete the project they were given a budget and the Kentucky playground regulations and added their imagination and expertise. Read More about The 4C CDA Preparation Program: Join the Fun! »
“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults.” -Frederick Douglass
Social emotional development is a child’s ability to understand the feelings of others, control their own feelings and behaviors and get along with peers. It provides them with a sense of who they are in the world and teaches them how to establish quality relationships with others. Read More about What Is Social Emotional Development Anyway? »
The founders of Adopt a Book pose with 4C representatives after receiving the 4C Champions for Children: The Next Generation Award in 2019.
4C for Children will once again honor “Champions for Children: The Next Generation” with its ninth annual youth award. The award celebrates a high school project led and implemented by students in grades 9-12 who are taking action on behalf of children)—locally or abroad. Read More about 4C Seeks Applications for Annual High School Youth Award »
4C for Children will honor Steve Richey and Kathy Wade as Champions for Children at the annual 4C for Children Champions Gala on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at JACK Cincinnati Casino.
“Every year we scan our community for the hidden gems who are striving to unlock the potential of our youngest children and lift them up as our Champions,” says Vanessa Freytag, 4C for Children president and CEO. “We hope the stories of these early childhood advocates inspire others in our community to continue leadership in service to children and families.” Read More about Announcing the Next Champions for Children! »