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          Dean Woodring Named President and CEO of 4C for Children

          July 1, 2025

          Dean Woodring headshot4C for Children, the leading child care resource and referral agency serving Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dean Woodring as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.

          An advocate for innovation and ensuring access for all, Woodring brings more than three decades of education and leadership roles across public schools, higher education, and national organizations. She succeeds retiring President/CEO Vanessa Freytag, who has led the agency for the past 10 years.

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          Register for the April Training Blitz

          March 5, 2025

          A teacher stands and smiles while talking with three students sitting at a table in a library, surrounded by books, notebooks, a laptop, and a tablet, all appearing engaged in discussion.

          Join us in April as we celebrate The Week of the Young Child with a month-long training blitz! In addition to having the opportunity to attend some amazing Ohio Approved training sessions that focus on collaboration, art, music, family and nature, each participant will also receive:

          • $10 off regular training cost of each session (Costs listed below reflect the $10 savings)
          • A small gift and be eligible for a door prize worth $25 at each training

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          4C for Children Announces Planned Retirement of President/CEO Vanessa Freytag

          January 21, 2025

          Vanessa Freytag headshotCINCINNATI —4C for Children announced that President & CEO Vanessa Freytag intends to retire from her role in early summer 2025, following 10 years at the helm of the agency. The search for a new CEO will be led by transition management professionals over the next six months.

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