News & Notes

4C Family Newsletter | July 2025

Posted on by Scott Gunnerson

Community Coordinated Care for Children is dedicated to building stronger communities and families. We believe every child deserves a bright and successful future. This newsletter is part of our mission to lead the community by providing high-quality services that improve the lives of children and families.

At the Little Angels family childcare home in Osceola County, children in Early Head Start line up to go outside.

For more 4C Head Start on social media, click here.

Five Habits Of Happy Parent Couples
The happiest and most resilient couples remember to work on small, consistent behaviors that reflect deep emotional attachment, even during stressful times. These habits may seem ordinary, such as making a coffee or grabbing a snack your partner loves, but they are outward expressions of care, respect, and emotional security.

Tips for Parents: Choosing Books for Infants and Toddlers
Reading is an important skill for future learning. Here are some tips for choosing good books for infants and toddlers. Parents, caregivers, and guardians may find these tips helpful.

Read It Again! Benefits of Reading to Young Children
Learn why story time is key to children’s development. Explore how home visitors can help families set aside more time to read books with their children. Educators and families can explore strategies for interactive reading, such as dialogic reading and more!

NCF Back to School Fair is for Orange County residents only

Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. to noon

  • West Orange High School, 1625 Beulah Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787

Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. to noon

  • John Bridges Community Center, 445 W. 13th St., Apopka, FL 32703
  • Cypress Creek High School, 1101 Bear Crossing Drive, Orlando, FL 32824

Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m. to noon

  • Bithlo Community Center, 18501 Washington Avenue, Orlando, FL 32820
  • Colonial High School, 6100 Oleander Drive, Orlando, FL 32807

Saturday, August 2, 9 a.m. to noon

  • Barnett Park Recreation Center, 4801 W Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808

Pre-registration is encouraged, click here.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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
The 4C Head Start Preschool 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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