News & Notes

4C Family Newsletter | February 2025

Posted on by Scott Gunnerson

Community Coordinated Care for Children is committed to strengthening our communities and families. It’s our belief that every child deserves a bright and successful future. We produce this newsletter as part of 4C’s mission to be a community leader by providing high-quality services that improve the lives of children and families.

Parent Resources

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Here are links to content for pregnant women and parents of infants and young children that provide simple tips on oral health issues from the Office of Head Start:

Brushing Your Child’s Teeth
Brushing is one of the main ways you can keep your child’s teeth healthy. You should brush your child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice each day to help prevent tooth decay (cavities). To learn more, click here.

Establishing a Bedtime Routine for Your Child
A regular bedtime routine helps your child know what to expect at the end of the day. Brushing your child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste as soon as the first tooth appears in the mouth is an important part of the routine. For more information, click here.

Toothbrushing Tips for Your Child with a Disability
Some children with disabilities need extra help brushing their teeth. Learn about different ways to position a child for brushing. To learn more, click here.

On The Calendar

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their role in U.S. history. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history. To learn more, click here.

UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS

Find upcoming free, family-friendly events in Central Florida on the Community Calendar:

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Local public libraries offer a variety of on-going events such as story times. Use these links to learn more about the offerings available to your family at a library near you:

LOCAL PROGRAMS

Head Start/Early Head Start
The 4C Head Start and Early Head Start programs promote school readiness and child development for eligible low-income families with children from birth to 5 years old, click here.

Neighborhood Centers for Families
NCF is made up of nonprofits, agencies, churches, and groups that work together to provide family-friendly, accessible services and activities to Orange County families, click here.

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