News, Notes, and Announcements from 4Cs | |
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A Note From Our Chief Executive Officer | |
Dear friend of 4Cs,
February is a busy time. A month of celebrations and opportunities to gather with family and friends with Black History Month, Lunar New Year, Mardis Gras, the Superbowl, Valentine’s Day, and President’s Day all on the calendar. Between the festivities, 4Cs staff have been busy filling 4Cs’ February calendar with more than two dozen playgroups, trainings, and events for our community of families and child care providers in this short month while continuing to enroll families in child care payment assistance programs, provide free tax preparation and filing services, and the many other programs and services we offer. As we navigate a jam-packed February, be sure to keep up with everything going on by following 4Cs of Alameda County on Facebook, Instagram, and X – from our football festivities to playgroup snapshots, our team is committed to keeping you updated this very busy month and every month.
Be well,
Renee S. Herzfeld
Chief Executive Officer
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Black Women in Early Childhood Collective, Inc.
Facilitators, Strength in Connections
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"Our mission and common purpose aligns wonderfully with 4Cs of Alameda County! We are honored to to be part of the conversation and thankful to be in community with 4Cs and the incredible parents and caregivers who attend the Strength in Connections series!" | |
For many years, Black Women in Early Childhood Collective, Inc. (BWECC)’s CEO Crystal McClendon-Gourdine, Ph.D. and other BWECC members have worked alongside 4Cs staff and CEO Renee Herzfeld as close colleagues and partners in the ECE work. When the agency received funding from Kaiser Permanente to support a series for families about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and thriving through trauma, BWECC stepped up to partner in developing curriculum and facilitating Strength in Connections: Thriving Through Stress, Adversity, and Trauma. As Strength in Connections for Spanish-Speaking families starts up again soon (registration is open now here), BWECC shares “as vanguards for children and families of color, BWECC is honored to engage families in authentic dialogue about the adverse experiences endured by their children and communities everyday!” If you would like to learn more about the Black Women in Early Childhood Collective, visit bwecc.com. | |
2024 Children's Fair Sponsorship Opportunity | |
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We are inviting you to be a sponsor of this year’s Children’s Fair! View our Children’s Fair Sponsor Flyer (PDF) for the levels of sponsorship and the recognition you receive at each level. Your donation is tax deductible, 4Cs’ Tax ID is 23-7218859. Please visit give.classy.org/2024ChildrensFairSponsor to make your sponsorship payment. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Katie by phone at (510) 736-0073 or by email at katieh@4c-alameda.org.
Sponsorships due by March 15, 2024!
Thank you in advance for your generous support of our community’s children and families.
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Excellent in Teaching by 4Cs Health & Safety Team | |
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4Cs of Alameda County teaches child care providers the proper knowledge and experience needed to keep children healthy and safe. Every year, over 30 health and safety trainings are offered to child care providers, including CPR/First Aid certification (or re-certification) and Preventative Health Practices courses.
4Cs of Alameda County has resumed in-person classes and at this point in time, we are no longer offering virtual/hybrid classes. View and register for upcoming health and safety trainings here.
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Free Tax Preparation and Filing | |
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4Cs of Alameda County is providing free tax preparation and filing services to low to middle-income earners now until April 10, 2024 through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA checks eligibility for federal and state credits that put money back into the pockets of Alameda County’s families and community members.
We are offering two ways to help file your taxes this year:
• Drop-Off Service – Make an appointment to drop off your documents by calling our VITA Site Coordinator, Alicia Broussard, at (510) 925-4018.
• Virtual Service – Upload your tax documents to our safe online secure portal at getyourrefund.org/4cs.
To learn more about VITA, please visit 4calameda.org/taxhelp. You can download our VITA Flyer (PDF) here.
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4Cs of Alameda County provides navigation services for families and community members throughout Alameda County, including:
• Foster Bridge Family Navigation
• Hayward Promise Neighborhoods (HPN) Family Navigation
• Family and Community Emergency Support Services (FACESS) Navigation
• Inclusion Navigation
Go to our webpage at 4calameda.org/parents-families/navigation for information about the agency’s navigators and the services they provide.
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Strength in Connection - Thriving Through Stress, Adversity, & Trauma
February 28 - March 20
Wednesday Nights
6pm-7:30pm
Virtual
*Series in Spanish
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Fuerza en la conexión - Prosperar a través del estrés, la adversidad y el trauma
28 de febrero y el 20 de marzo
Miércoles por la noche
6pm-7:30pm
Virtual
*Serie en español
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You are invited to a FREE Spanish online Strength in Connection parent engagement workshops! This 4-part series will support participants' ability to create, support, and maintain safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments for all children, especially children in and out of formal learning environments.
All registered participants will receive a $50 gift card for completion of the series along with children's books!
Click here to register.
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¡Está invitado a un taller de padres en línea GRATUITO de fuerza en la conexión! Se trata de 4 talleres apoyará la capacidad de los participantes para crear, apoyar y mantener relaciones y entornos seguros, estables y enriquecedores para todos los niños, especialmente los niños dentro y fuera de los entornos de aprendizaje formal.
¡Todos los participantes registrados recibirán una tarjeta de regalo de $ 50 por completar la serie junto con libros para niños!
Para registrarse haga clic aquí.
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Learning Sessions for FFN Providers
First Session: Friday, March 8 | 10am-12pm
Second Session: Friday, March 15 | 10am-12pm
Virtual
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Are you a Grandparent, Aunt, Uncle, Family Friend or Neighbor? Join us for two learning sessions that will cover the following topics: Development & Early Identification, Strengthening Relationships with Parents, Pre-Literacy and Challenging Behaviors. Participants will receive incentives and might be eligible to receive a stipend.
Complete the form here to register for one or both sessions in this 2-week series.
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Upcoming
4Cs Events & Trainings
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Promoviendo su Cuidado Infantil Hogareño
29 de febrero | 7pm-9pm
Virtual
Registrarse
Play & Learn Playgroup for Caregivers
March 1 | 10am-12pm
In-Person at Hayward Office
Register Here
Papás Unidos
5 de marzo | 6pm-7:30pm
Virtual
Registrarse
Food Distribution
March 7 | 1pm-3pm
In-Person at Hayward Office
Register Here
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Upcoming
Community Events
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Learn more about what is happening from outside organizations within Alameda County.
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Child Care Services Specialist (Family Services)
Bilingual in Mandarin and Cantonese preferred
Full-Time
Hayward Office
*2 open positions
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Child Care Services Specialist (Provider Services)
Bilingual in Vietnamese or Dari preferred
Full-Time
Hayward Office
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Child Care Services Specialist (Family Services)
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Full-Time
Oakland Office
*2 open positions
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Give to 4Cs of Alameda County | |
Thank you for helping us uplift families, providers, and our community! | | | | |
