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          Meet Our Champions: Dr. Christine Gibson

          September 20, 2023

          Dr. Christine Gibson

          4C for Children will honor Dr. Christine Gibson at this year’s Champions Gala at Music hall on November 4. Learn more about our Champion for Children here.

          “It was shock for me… I’ve never got anything like this. When they told me we all hugged and shared stories. It was a brilliant moment,” Dr. Gibson said.

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          Meet Our Champions: Kimberlyn Fadare

          September 4, 2023

          Champion for Children Kimberlyn Fadare

          4C for Children will share interviews with this year’s Champions for Children over the coming weeks. This is an opportunity to get to know the outstanding individuals who will be celebrated during the 4C Champions Gala at Music Hall on November 4.

          “I was in unbelief…” Kimberlyn said. “For [Andrew Brzezinski] to see my efforts and to see what I’m trying to do for children and families, I wanted to cry. I’m so thankful.”

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          Business Leaders Appointed to Board of Trustees

          August 10, 2023

          CINCINNATI: 4C for Children has appointed six new members to its Board of Trustees:

          • Eleanor German, associate attorney, Katz Teller
          • Samantha Buyniski Goldfeder, senior vice president, MediaLink
          • Katie Kennedy, assistant vice president, accounting policy, Constellation Insurance, Inc.
          • Pamela L. Page-Boykins, retired, The Procter & Gamble Co.
          • Christopher Pratt, vice president, HORAN
          • Rana Schiff, senior director, HR business partner, The Kroger Co.

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          Meet Our Champions: Anna Campbell

          August 9, 2023

          Anna Campbell

          4C for Children will share interviews with this year’s Champions for Children over the coming weeks. This is an opportunity to get to know the outstanding individuals who will be celebrated during the 4C Champions Gala at Music Hall on November 4.

          “When I got on the call and they said it was an award, there’s an amount of emotion that came over my body. ” Anna said. “It was like I’m making a difference and people see it.”

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          Colleen Swanson Named 4C Chief Financial Officer

          August 8, 2023

          Colleen Swanson 4C for Children CFO

          Swanson Brings Deep Experience with Nonprofit Financial Operations

          CINCINNATI: 4C for Children has appointed Colleen Swanson to the role of chief financial officer in an effort to lead the organization’s financial goals of helping more families find quality child care.

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          Make Back-To-School Transitions Easier

          July 31, 2023

          group of children ready for schoolBack to school is an exciting and anxious time for both kids and parents. Big changes are hard for anyone, but they can be especially difficult for the little ones. A little preparation before the first day back to school can help put you and your child at ease.

          Here are six tips to help you get ready for another year of learning. 

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          Add Exercise to Summer Activities

          June 30, 2023

          family riding bikes togetherSummer vacation for children means being more carefree. Days are often less structured, and they enjoy having a break from the daily grind of school and homework. At the same time, families are still busy and there are schedules to keep.

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          Gala Champions, Presenting Sponsor Announced

          June 23, 2023

          CINCINNATI, June 20, 2023 – 4C for Children will celebrate four honorees for their support and commitment to early childhood education at the 2023 Champions Gala, presented by PNC Bank, on Nov. 4 at Cincinnati Music Hall. Read More about Gala Champions, Presenting Sponsor Announced »

          WLWT Highlights Child Care Teacher Shortage

          June 21, 2023

          A 4C for Children survey shows child care programs continue to struggle with staffing issues that result in needing to close classroom. Recently, WLWT highlighted this issue in an interview with Vanessa Freytag, 4C for Children president and CEO.

          “Unfortunately, we hear stories of many families who are expecting a child, and they do have to put their name on a waiting list, typically nearly the minute that they find out that they are pregnant,” Vanessa Freytag said in the June 12 segment.

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          Fight Boredom with Family Fun

          June 1, 2023

          Ways to keep children learning through the summer months

          Child playfully laying in the grass

          School is out and summer is here. The next few months are an important time for families to find ways for children to continue learning throughout the summer. For many parents, you fear the words, “I’m bored.”

          Here are some fun ideas that will make boredom a thing of the past:  Read More about Fight Boredom with Family Fun »

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