Annetta Rutland started her career at 4C for Children in 1979. At that time—seven years after the agency was launched—there was a “staff of less than 10 people and our offices were in the United Way building downtown,” Annetta remembers. “Since then the number of staff has grown to nearly 100 people who serve two regions of the state!”
After spending 45 years “bleeding blue and green” at 4C for Children, Annetta has announced her retirement effective Aug. 30.
4C for Children is pleased to be recognized as a 2024 Best Places to Work, awarded by the Cincinnati Business Courier. This honor is particularly significant as it reflects the organization’s rich workplace culture and commitment to fostering a positive and supportive environment for employees.
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The flip of the calendar to August comes with mixed feelings for school-age children and their families. The new school year can be both exciting and cause some anxiety—among caregivers and children. With only a few more weeks to go before the school bell rings for the new year, here are some ways that families can help smooth the transition and ease the anxiety, especially for children who are attending school for the first time.
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4C for Children is rolling out the red carpet for four local Champions for Children to honor for their support and commitment to earlychildhood learning and development at the 2024 Champions Gala. The gala, presented by PNC Bank, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza.
Let’s meet the Champions who will be honored as we dine, dance and make a difference.
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Preparing a child for success in school and life is a lot like getting an athlete ready for the Summer Olympics. You seek out the best trainers and coaches, and you invest your time and resources in efforts that will maximize performance. You acknowledge that the commitment is great and the road is long, but achieving your goals of success will yield strong rewards for years to come.
By their first birthday, children typically acquire all the necessary sounds essential for developing language skills and vocabulary. Although it might seem unfamiliar to converse with a baby, remember that your child absorbs every sound, word, and facial expression. At this stage, the content matters less than the act of talking itself. Here are a few tips to get the conversation started.
Starting July 7, the new Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) standards will go into effect. All currently rated programs will have until July 1, 2025, to begin implementing the new SUTQ standards.
Quality rating banners will feature Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. This rating system change is being made throughout Ohio.
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4C for Children has been named a finalist in the 2024 Cincinnati Business Courier Best Places to Work award program. The recognition program recognizes companies that rank the highest in employee satisfaction via an independent third party.
The annual list is based on the results of surveying conducted by Quantum Workplace, which independently surveys employees at organizations that voluntarily participate in the program.
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