Author: Scott Gunnerson

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 […]

How to Prepare for a HurricaneKnow your hurricane risk, make an emergency plan, know your evacuation zone and more, click here. Weather InformationHere are links to sources of weather information: County Storm InformationHere are links to storm information for individual counties: Florida Division of Emergency ManagementFor Hurricane Milton information from the Florida Division of Emergency […]

Due to Hurricane Milton, 4C offices in Orlando and Longwood will be closed Wednesday, October 9, through Friday, October 11. Additionally, 4C Head Start/Early Head Start classrooms will be closed. Both offices and classrooms will remain closed through Friday, October 11. Neighborhood Centers for Families operations will be closed Wednesday, October 9, following Orange County […]

Due to the expected impact of Hurricane Milton, 4C Early Care Education has made the following schedule adjustments: To stay informed: We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.

Due to Hurricane Helene’s projected impact on the state of Florida, most 4C Operations will be closed on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Weather forecasters predict Hurricane Helene will grow into a major hurricane by Thursday morning, when it is expected to be west of Central Florida in the Gulf of Mexico. Head Start/Early Head Start […]

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 Awareness Month […]

Need a job or resources? The Taft and Oak Ridge Neighborhood Centers for Families will host at Job & Resource Fair on Wednesday, October 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Taft Community Center. Professionals of all levels and fields are encouraged to attend and participate. For more information about Orange County‘s Neighborhood Centers […]

In honor of National Diaper Need Awareness Week (September 23 to 29), the Central Florida Diaper Bank is hosting a free Diaper Distribution event on Saturday, September 28, in Winter Garden. The event starts at 9 a.m. at the Central Florida Diaper Bank facility at 1041 Crown Park Circle in Winter Garden. Don’t miss this […]

September 2024 | Issue No. 5 Splish, Splash, Splat – Hooray for Messy Play! Let’s get ready for messy play with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers! Messy play is the open-ended exploration of materials and their properties. Activities like squishing clay, pouring sand, and sorting stones allow children to repeat and experiment as they like. Children […]

When you need an assist with your taxes, remember, the IRS has online tools and resources to make tax filing season easier, click irs.gov/help The IRS mission is to provide America’s taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and to enforce the law with integrity and fairness to all.

Have your child’s car seat evaluated by certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians to confirm your child’s is installed correctly and is proper fit for your child. Nemours Children’s Health will host a Car Seat Check Drive-In on Saturday, September 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. The free event will take place on the ground level […]

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, providing high-quality services that improve the lives of children and families. The State of Florida is […]