CINCINNATI (January 6, 2020)—Vanessa Freytag, president and CEO of 4C for Children, has been named to the 2020-21 Groundwork Ohio Advisory Committee. She joins 41 members who represent 62 Ohio counties and who are trusted to provide insights on the needs of young children and families in Ohio and advance Groundwork’s mission to champion high-quality Read More about Freytag Named to Groundwork Ohio Advisory Committee »
“Healthy eating is a way of life, so it’s important to establish routines that are simple, realistically, and ultimately livable.” – Horace Families today have busy schedules. The “busyness” of our lives can sometimes sway us to make not so healthy food choices. It is easy to stop for fast food as families run from Read More about New Year’s Resolution: Healthier Eating »
Rather than a series of obligations to go and do and buy, the weeks leading up to the holidays can be a time of connection for you and your family. It’s easy to get caught up in the commercialization of the season and lose sight of ways to connect as a family and ways to Read More about Spreading Holiday Cheer as a Family »
“Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other.” — Randy Rausch Thanksgiving is just around the corner! At the center of this holiday is celebrating all that we have in our lives and all that we have received. It’s a time to express our gratitude and Read More about Developing an Attitude of Gratitude »
Servant Leader. Connector. Dedicated. Humble. These are just some of the adjectives used by 4C for Children and other local nonprofits to describe Digi Schueler in letters supporting her successful nomination by 4C as Philanthropist of the Year. Her 30 years of volunteering with local organizations that support the arts, education and women will be Read More about Digi Schueler Named Philanthropist of the Year »
“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults.” -Frederick Douglass Social emotional development is a child’s ability to understand the feelings of others, control their own feelings and behaviors and get along with peers. It provides them with a sense of who they are in the world and teaches them how Read More about What Is Social Emotional Development Anyway? »
Interested in getting your CDA? Be a part of the 4C Child Development Associate (CDA) Preparation Program where learning is fun and interactive. A group in the 2019-20 Boone County class pictured here worked on a project to create a fun, safe and developmentally appropriate playground. To complete the project they were given a budget Read More about The 4C CDA Preparation Program: Join the Fun! »
The Anchor For Hope Foundation will be hosting an upcoming event to benefit their partner organizations, including 4C for Children. “Speakeasy in the City” will take place on Saturday, October 19 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Phelps Rooftop Bar Downtown. This chic evening will showcase speakers from several partner organizations of the foundation, including 4C for Read More about Anchor For Hope Foundation Event to Benefit 4C »
4C for Children will once again honor “Champions for Children: The Next Generation” with its ninth annual youth award. The award celebrates a high school project led and implemented by students in grades 9-12 who are taking action on behalf of children)—locally or abroad.