“Let’s not forget that the little emotions are the great captains of our lives and we obey them without realizing it.” -Vincent van Gogh
Parenting during a pandemic is an unfamiliar space for families. As the adults in the family are feeling the additional stress, strain and challenges that come with COVID-19, our children are experiencing stress, strain and challenge too. Read More about Emotions Influence Every Action We Take »
Use the new Ohio online child care search to find child care in your area! Read More about New Online Child Care Search for Ohio Families Now Available »
Our community needs you. Our young children need you! Child care programs across our communities are struggling to serve children and families that need them because many teacher and staff roles are open. This is an important time for you to make a difference in the lives of children!
Read More about Announcing a NEW Job Board, Hosted by 4C for Children »
4C for Children has stood for equity and inclusion across the early childhood arena and against any form of discrimination since our founding nearly 50 years ago. Read More about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. We Are a Work In Progress! »
Children are unable to vote, but their future greatly depends on you casting your vote. Read More about September 22 Is National Voter Registration Day! »
With the reopening of child care programs throughout our community in June, a new phase in child care began. We are grateful for our community’s investment in local child care providers during this time. Read More about Child Care Restart Campaign Update »
“COVID-19 and joblessness have put a strain on millions of Ohio families. When households are under stress, it’s often children who suffer most.” Read More about Ways You Can Help Protect Children and Support Families During COVID-19 »
Use your voice and your vote on behalf of children! Check out these ways that you can advocate for children in the coming weeks. Read More about Advocate for Children: Upcoming Opportunities »
Many schools are starting the school year remotely or using a hybrid model that is creating a need for child care during the days children are not physically in a school building. Read More about Are You Looking for School-Age Care? »
September is designated Intergeneration Month by the Intergenerational Foundation to celebrate the benefits of participating in relationships between young people and older adults while bringing awareness to the importance of closing the gap between generations. Read More about Connecting Your Family Across Generations »