A Note From Our Executive Director |
Dear friend of 4Cs,
As summer winds down and many families and educators are cautiously navigating a new school year, I remain in awe of the resilience of 4Cs community of children, parents, caregivers, and child care providers. For many, this start of the school year will be the first time in 18 months that they have stepped foot in a classroom. For others, their classroom and child care site doors have never closed as child care remained a critical piece of our infrastructure as we navigate this ever-evolving pandemic. And for some, a classroom is a brand new space to learn, explore, and create memories and friendships to last a lifetime.
Just a couple of weeks ago, 4Cs of Alameda County hosted a Back to School Giveaway for families in all facets of this new school year journey who are served by many of our programs. Providing families with backpacks, supplies, brand new socks, books, and other essentials, this event helped prepare our young learners for a successful school year. As I reflect back on the event (you can read more about it below), I am overwhelmed with pride. I am so proud of all of the families who walked into the space and have persevered through so much yet hold their heads high. Proud of the child care teachers, directors, staff, and caregivers who have prepared these students for the next chapter of their education while navigating a pandemic that made caring for kids look much different than before. And incredibly proud of our staff across all departments who set aside a few hours from their busy work day and came together to support 4Cs families and children.
Wherever you and your family - or your child care business - are in preparation for the new school year, know that 4Cs remains here to support you in whatever way we can. Wishing you all the best in this new chapter.
Be well,
Renee S. Herzfeld
Executive Director
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Our July 30 Back to School Giveaway was a Crowd-Pleaser! |
Who doesn’t love the smell of freshly sharpened pencils, the look of untouched crayons standing at attention in their box, the sound of zippering open the pockets of a new backpack? School is starting, and whether students are headed into their first year or their last, Fall 2021 is a beginning like no other.
4Cs was able to send over 470 children ages 4-11 off to school in style. Along with colorful backpacks full of school supplies, our Back to School Giveaway also provided families with new socks, gently-used clothes, diapers and wipes, dental kits, face masks, books, crayons, and flashcards. There were even mini backpacks full of board books for the younger siblings. See more photos of the event on our Facebook page.
As part of the Back to School Giveaway event, 4Cs provided Oakland’s Starlite Child Development Center backpacks for 75 toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners in their summer program.
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Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Blue Shield of California and partnership with First 5 Alameda County, Alameda County Community Food Bank, and Alameda County Office of Dental Health. Because of their generosity, young students are equipped with the fundamental tools that will help them learn, succeed in school, and go beyond. |
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Thank you to staff and volunteers: Aireen, Andrea, Ariana, Carol, Carolina, Celia, Chantae, Claudia, Consuelo, Cynthia F., Erica, Farzana, Gabby, Jeanette, John C., Julie, Karina, Kavita, Lizbeth, Lucy, Maria V, Mary and son, Paulene, Renee, Sally and sons, Sandra, Sara and son, Serena, and Vincent. |
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Grandparent, Aunt/Uncle, Family Friend, and Neighbor:
We need your opinion!
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4Cs Play & Learn program needs your opinion on what time would be most convenient to offer two Learning Sessions. A Learning Session is a 2-hour training that will be offered on a Friday. We will be covering the following topics, Development & Early Identification, Strengthening Relationships with Parents, Pre-Literacy, and Challenging Behaviors. Please complete our Play & Learn Learning Session Survey by Friday, September 3rd, to inform 4Cs what time would be best to provide this training. Caregivers that take the survey will be entered to win a LeapFrog LeapPad Academy. Thank you for your feedback!
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School is back in session! Do you need child care before or after school? Our Referral Counselors can help you identify a child care setting that fits your needs, whether it is before/after school care, full day care, or evening hours. We have hundreds of providers in our database who offer programs for school-age children across Southern Alameda County. Give our Referral Counselors a call at (510) 244-0506 or visit 4calameda.org/parents-families/find-child-care to learn more. Counselors speak English, Spanish, and Chinese and are available 9:00am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday.
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Featured Events & Trainings |
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Hayward Community Family Fair
Wednesday, August 18 | 1:00-4:00pm
Wednesday, August 25 | 1:00-4:00pm
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The fair will run for two more days: August 18th and 25th. Bring your families, friends, and neighbors to participate in games, learn about the agencies in your community, and simply enjoy the outdoors. To ensure safety, please follow our COVID protocols by wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing, and sanitizing.
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CPR/First Aid for Child Care Providers
Monday, August 23 | 6:30-8:30pm (Virtual)
Tuesday, August 24 | 6:30-8:30pm (Virtual)
Wednesday, August 25 | 6:30-8:30pm (Virtual)
Saturday, August 28 | Session 1: 9:00-10:30am or
Session 2: 11am-12:30pm (In-person at Hayward Office)
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Do you need a current CPR/FA certification card? 4Cs is offering the 8 hours, EMSA approved certification course over 4 days. In order to receive certification, you must attend and complete all 4 training dates.
Register and pay the $125 fee here. Once we reach maximum capacity, registration will close. Hurry while limited slots are open!
For more information, email Barbara Kasnic, Resource & Referral Provider Services Manager, at barbarak@4c-alameda.org.
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Introducción al DRDP - Entrenamiento de 3 Sesiones
Sesión 1: 30 de agosto | 6:00-8:00pm (Virtual)
Sesión 2: 31 de agosto | 6:00-8:00pm (Virtual)
Sesión 3: 1 de septiembre | 6:00-8:00pm (Virtual)
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Aprenda acerca:
- El propósito de la observación
- Recopilación de la observación
- Organizar un sistema de observación
- Estrategias para armar un portafolio
Para registrarse, haga clic aquí. La registración cerrara el 26 de agosto 2021. Esta es la primera sesión de entrenamiento de 2 partes. Haga clic en DRDP: Observaciones Significativas para ver la segunda sesión de entrenamiento de 2 partes y regístrese.
Comuníquese con Erica Ortiz, entrenadora de soporte de calidad de ECE, al ericao@4c-alameda.org o al (510) 736-2766 para preguntas o inquietudes.
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Upcoming
Events & Trainings
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2021年8月18日星期三 | 7:00-8:30pm
誰應該參加?
- 嬰幼兒項目管理者
- 服務年齡0-36個月的嬰幼兒的老師
- 托兒中心和家庭托兒的服務提供者
Play & Learn Playgroup (Virtual)
Wednesday, September 15 |
11:00-11:30am
Join us Wednesday and Friday from
11:00-11:30am for a morning of fun, activity, storytime, and movement for children ages
3-5 years and their caregivers. Participants will receive materials, incentives and might be eligible to receive a stipend. Join us for one or all of the sessions in this 4-week series. To register, contact playgroup@4c-alameda.org or (510) 736-2797.
Communicating with Families When Concerns Arise Workshop (Virtual)
Wednesday, September 22 |
6:30-8:00pm
Child care providers are sometimes the first ones to notice a difference in a child that is under their care. This workshop will cover how to talk to parents, when to have a conference, get to know your feelings and much more! Contact Carol Jin, Inclusion Navigator, at carolj@4c-alameda.org or (510) 606-4393 to register!
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Child Care Services Specialist
(Provider Services)
Full-time
Hayward Office
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Receptionist
Full-time
Hayward Office
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Manager, Quality Assurance
Full-time
Oakland & Hayward Office
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Give to Support 4Cs of Alameda County |
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Thank you for helping us uplift families, providers, and our community! |
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