Author: Scott Gunnerson

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has offered free basic federal income tax help for more than 50 years. It helps individuals earning $67,000 or less as well as people with disabilities and those who have limited English skills. Non-profit organizations run the program, and the IRS checks and certifies the volunteers. The organization […]

Florida KidCare is where health meets happiness. They tailor it for kids. The income-based, high-quality health insurance is a perfect fit for your family. Factors that determine premiums: your child’s age, family size, and adjusted gross annual income. For many, this means just $15 or $20 a month—covering all qualifying kids under one roof! Crafted […]

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 […]

Make plans to attend the WUCF PBS KIDS Community Book Bash on Saturday, January 18, for a celebration of literacy and community. The free event at the Orlando Family Stage from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will feature interactive story times with local authors, beloved PBS Kids character Clifford the Big Red Dog, and hands-on […]

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 Make Story […]

Ensuring that your child attends Early Head Start every day is crucial for their early development and educational success. Regular attendance helps them build essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills through consistent interaction with peers and structured learning activities tailored to their developmental stage. Each day at Early Head Start contributes to their growth in language, problem-solving, and self-confidence, laying a strong foundation for future academic achievements. Making Early Head Start a daily routine gives your child the best opportunity to thrive and prepare for their educational journey

The Marketplace Open Enrollment at HealthCare.gov runs from November 1 to January 15. Consumers who want health coverage starting January 1 should enroll in coverage by December 15. Consumers must enroll by January 15 to have coverage that starts on February 1. Otherwise, consumers will need to qualify for a Special Enrollment Period to enroll […]

Members of the community participated in the 4C Head Start/Early Head Start “Pages to Possibilities” event recently. They went into classrooms and read to children as part of Literacy Week at the 4C Ferguson Early Head Start Center in Orlando. Readers from the community included:

Community Coordinated Care for Children, Inc. (4C) was one of 56 non-profit groups to be approved by the City of Orlando for Community Investment Program funding. The city awards approximately $3 million in Community Investment Program grant funds to non-profit organizations. Thank you City of Orlando for your long-standing support of 4C, the investment in […]

WUCF and VyStar Credit Union are teaming up in November to collect 5,000 books for Head Start programs in Central Florida. The PBS KIDS Preschool Book Drive is part of WUCF’s America250 Civic Engagement campaign, focusing on building community and promoting educational equity through acts of kindness. You can donate new or gently used children’s […]

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. Family Resources Understanding STEAM […]

As part of Orange County’s recovery efforts from Hurricane Milton, Neighborhood Centers for Families will extend hours of operations. On a rotating basis, NCF locations will remain open longer to allow the community access to NCF support services for issues related Hurricane Milton. Here are the dates for extended hours at NCF locations: For more […]