4C Family Newsletter | May 2025
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.
HEAD START
Palm Plaza Head Start Preschool students celebrated the end of the Museum unit by donning dinosaur masks to have a roaring good time in front of their families.
Parent Resources
From Today’s Parent: “Here’s why letting kids cry is important: They learn to control their feelings by feeling them. They have to get to know how these emotions feel in their bodies and minds, to learn how to deal with and recover from them.”
5 Moments We Can’t Protect Our Children From
From All Pro Dad: “Holding our newborn son daughter for the first time often makes us want to protect our children from all hurt and pain. At the same time, many of the most important life experiences require our kids to go through hard things. Here are 5 moments we can’t protect our children from.”
On The Calendar
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK | May 1 to 7
Living in Florida has its perks, but don’t forget to prepare for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which starts June 1. After seeing the damage hurricanes caused in recent years, it’s a good idea for Floridians to stock up on at least seven days’ worth of essentials, including food, water, medicine, batteries. Make sure your family is well-prepared to face this hurricane season. To learn more, click here.
CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK | May 5 to 11
Children’s Book Week was established in 1919 as a way to celebrate books and the connections they make. Every year, this popular program grows and adapts, offering new resources and ideas for people to get involved. To learn more, click here.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK | May 5-9
Teachers light the way to knowledge, guiding students to endless possibilities. From morning greetings to classroom talks and after-school help, they shine on all parts of student growth. Each day, they spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and brighten the future for every student. Join us in celebrating these remarkable educators during Teacher Appreciation Week. For more information, 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:
- Orange County Library System, click here.
- Osceola Library System, click here.
- Seminole County Public Library, click here.
- Winter Park Library, click here.
- Maitland Library, click here.
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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