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          Supporting Families, Recruiting Child Care Providers

          March 20, 2023

          Finding an open child care seat is a struggle for local families. And finding qualified staff for child care programs in order to expand capacity is a struggle for local child care providers. When combined, these struggles have created a child care crisis in this region. 4C for Children in taking action by launching the unique Child Care Careers Program.   

          Recently, Local 12 News highlighted 4C for Children’s new program to rebuild the workforce in the community. In doing so, families and parents like first-time mother Roxana Holland will find it easier to find child care for children. 

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          Q&A With the Conference Keynote Speakers

          November 29, 2022

          More than 450 child care providers attended the 4C for Children Leadership and Early Education Conference in October and were inspired and motivated by keynote speakers Maryum Ali and Dan St. Romain. The speakers shared stories and tips about social-emotional well-being and positive ways to assess children’s developmental needs.

          Find out more about our next conference by signing up for our provider bi-monthly emails.

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          4C for Children Office Reopens to Visitors

          March 25, 2022

          Kids with confetti4C for Children’s offices in Cincinnati and Dayton have reopened to visitors and staff are once again working from their respective offices after working from home since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

          4C for Children will continue to provide a hybrid model of in-person and virtual coaching and training services. Read More about 4C for Children Office Reopens to Visitors »

          4C for Children to Recognize 50 Honorees

          August 10, 2022

          Local advocates to be celebrated at 4C for Children 50th Anniversary Champions Gala, Presented by PNC Bank

          CINCINNATI, Aug. 10, 2022 – 4C for Children will honor its retired CEO, Sallie Westheimer, during the organization’s Champions Gala. The event, which is presented by PNC Bank, takes place Oct. 8 at Music Hall.

          The gala will celebrate 4C for Children’s 50th anniversary serving Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley as a premier resource for high-quality early education and care for the youngest children in our community.

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          Nominate an Extraordinary Educator

          July 29, 2022

          Do you know an early childhood educator or program administrator who is making a difference in the lives of young children and families? If so, nominate them for one of two honors 4C for Children will award at the annual Leadership and Early Childhood Conference on Oct. 21-22, 2022, at the Sharonville Convention Center. The deadline for submitting nominations is Sept. 30.

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          Tap Into Resources to Open or Expand a Child Care Business

          August 5, 2022

          There has never been a better time to consider starting or expanding a family child care or center-based business!  4C for Children is recruiting new licensed child care programs and helping current programs expand in the counties and communities we serve in Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley.

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          Powering Early Education and Care for 50 Years

          August 4, 2022

          4C for Children is celebrating 50 years of service with a series of events that intend to recognize local community leaders and volunteers who have helped make strides in the field of early childhood education.

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          Parenting Hot Topic: Water Safety

          May 2, 2022

          Read our monthly parenting e-newsletter for May 2022, featuring tips and strategies for families with young children.

          Spring is here, which also means summer is right around the corner. With warmer weather approaching, the thought of being in and near water is on a lot of our minds. Water experiences can be a great way to relax with your family but it can also be dangerous.

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          Parenting Hot Topic: Practicing Self Care

          April 6, 2022

          Self care word on wood blocksRead our monthly parenting e-newsletter for April 2022, featuring tips and strategies for families with young children.

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          4C for Children Receives L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation Grant

          February 16, 2022

          L&L Nippert charitable foundation4C for Children has received a $100,000 grant from the L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation to ensure that local child care providers can access the coaching and training resources they need to increase their Ohio Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) ratings. Read More about 4C for Children Receives L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation Grant »

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