4C for Children has been laser-focused as we have journeyed with child care providers and families over the past 12 weeks responding to the urgent needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Webinar Highlights: May 26-29
Check out these free webinars for the early childhood community for May 26-29, 2020! Read More about Webinar Highlights: May 26-29 »
Masks, Hand Sanitizer Donations Supports Pandemic Care
Thank you to those who helped support pandemic child care programs in the Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio over the past few months by donating critically needed supplies. The following donations helped early childhood programs care for and support the health and safety of the children of essential services workers. Read More about Masks, Hand Sanitizer Donations Supports Pandemic Care »
Breaking Update: Ohio Child Care/Day Camps Permitted to Reopen May 31
During Gov. DeWine’s briefing this afternoon, it was announced that all Ohio child care programs will reopen on Sunday, May 31. In addition, day camps will also reopen on that day. Read More about Breaking Update: Ohio Child Care/Day Camps Permitted to Reopen May 31 »
Update for Ohio Families: Make Your Voice Heard; Family Mental Health Resources
The COVID-19 health emergency is impacting all our lives, especially those families with young children. In this weekly newsletter we will connect you with the most recent information about child care options, learning at home activities for children, emotional support resources for you and your children and more. Here is our newsletter from May 13, 2020. Read More about Update for Ohio Families: Make Your Voice Heard; Family Mental Health Resources »
Update for Ohio Families: Why Are People Wearing Masks?
The COVID-19 health emergency is impacting all our lives, especially those families with young children. In this weekly newsletter we will connect you with the most recent information about child care options, learning at home activities for children, emotional support resources for you and your children and more. Here is our newsletter from May 6, 2020. Read More about Update for Ohio Families: Why Are People Wearing Masks? »
Update for Ohio Families: Child Care to Close Thursday; Pandemic Programs to Open
The upcoming closure of child care programs as ordered by Governor DeWine will take place beginning this Thursday, March 26 through at least Thursday, April 30. Read More about Update for Ohio Families: Child Care to Close Thursday; Pandemic Programs to Open »
Update for Ohio Families: Gov. DeWine Orders Child Care Closed; Pandemic Centers to Open
Governor DeWine announced this afternoon the closure of all Ohio child care programs beginning Thursday, March 26 through at least Thursday, April 30. 4C for Children and other state Child Care Resource and Referral agencies are working closely with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) to prepare for this child care transition in our local communities. Read More about Update for Ohio Families: Gov. DeWine Orders Child Care Closed; Pandemic Centers to Open »
COVID-19 UPDATE: Connecting Ohio Families to Child Care
Child Care In Ohio
As of today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has not mandated closing of child care programs in the state though we continue to expect that announcement soon. Read More about COVID-19 UPDATE: Connecting Ohio Families to Child Care »
Update for Ohio Providers: Pandemic Child Care Plan
There has been news today from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) regarding plans around child care and child care programs and the state’s continued response to limiting the spread of COVID-19. This is what we know now but this is a very fluid process that continues to change.
First and foremost, as of today (March 18), the governor has not announced the mandated closing of child care programs in the state. This doesn’t mean that it won’t happen in the near future. Read More about Update for Ohio Providers: Pandemic Child Care Plan »