Category: News & Notes

4C Head Start Honors In-Kind Program Achievement

4C Head Start held its In-Kind Recognition Ceremony at Caribe Royal on Tuesday, November 25. The purpose of the ceremony was to honor outstanding providers in the organization, celebrate strong connections between families and providers, and recognize significant accomplishments using Learning Genie effectively. Lake Mary Bilingual was recognized for meeting its in-kind goal for 2024-25 […]

Community Calendar: Holiday Activities

During December, communities in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties will host free holiday events for families, including tree-lighting ceremonies and parades across Central Florida. Be sure to check the Community Calendar for specific dates and locations. Thursday, December 4 Friday, December 5 Saturday, December 6 Saturday, December 13 Community Calendar

Thanksgiving Food Baskets for Head Start Families at Ferguson Child Development Center

4C Head Start partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to distribute free food baskets to families at the 4C Early Head Start Ferguson Child Development Center in Orlando. Each box was filled with a variety of nutritious food items. This initiative not only provides essential food during the Thanksgiving break but also […]

Community Volunteers Make Pages to Possibilities a Success

Community Coordinated Care for Children, Inc. (4C) recently hosted the second annual Pages to Possibilities. This community-driven initiative brings the power of books and learning directly to children and families. Community partners, educators, families, and friends joined us in celebrating the joy of reading with children in Early Head Start and Head Start Preschool classrooms. […]

Community Calendar: Thanksgiving Meal Giveaways

Throughout November, communities in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties will host events where residents can receive free turkeys or Thanksgiving meals. These giveaways provide an opportunity for families to enjoy a festive meal. Be sure to check the calendar for specific dates and locations so you don’t miss out on this generous offering: Saturday, November […]

Community Resources: Food Pantries and Food Banks

Due to the government shutdown, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits might be temporarily paused, reduced, or delayed. We understand that this situation could cause concern or hardship for many families. Below is a list of community resources available to individuals or families affected by this situation. Please contact the following resources for assistance. Here […]

Head Start Works: Investing in Families, Fueling Florida’s Future

Head Start focuses on a young child’s growth and development, dedicating itself to strengthening the future of families, children, and their communities. Children thrive through participation in Community Coordinated Care for Children’s Head Start programs, families are empowered to chase their dreams, and communities gain from a stronger foundation that creates more opportunities for success. […]

Head Start Pages to Possibilities Literacy Initiative

Community Coordinated Care for Children, Inc. (4C) Head Start program announces the second year of Pages to Possibilities, a community-driven initiative that brings the power of books and learning directly to children and families. This year, we are expanding our reach and impact, and we’d love for you to be a part of it! The […]

4C Head Start Direct Sites Achieve Accreditation

Community Coordinated Care for Children’s directly operated Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start sites have earned accreditation from three regional accrediting bodies through Cognia. The accreditation applies to five sites: Cognia Accreditation is a respected mark of quality worldwide, recognized in more than 90 countries. For more than a century, schools have invited Cognia […]

Local Proclamations Celebrate Head Start’s 60th Anniversary

Community Coordinated Care for Children, Inc. (4C), a local non-profit organization committed to strengthening communities and families in Central Florida, announced Tuesday, May 14, 2025, that it has received proclamations from the City of Orlando as well as the Seminole County and Osceola County boards of county commissioners in recognition of the 60th anniversary of […]

Orange County Financial Empowerment Center Now a Part of the NCF

The Orange County Financial Empowerment Center is now part of the Neighborhood Centers for Families. It offers free, one-on-one financial counseling and coaching to local residents at the Lila Mitchell-Ivey Lane NCF and Oak Ridge NCF locations. Trained counselors assist individuals and families with low to moderate incomes. They help manage finances, pay down debt, […]

4C Named Among 32 Community Organizations to Tackle Critical Needs

Community Coordinated Care for Children is one of 32 organizations selected for a Heart of Florida United Way investment of more than $2 million to support vital programs in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. It marks a key moment in Heart of Florida United Way’s 85-year legacy of service and shows the organization’s strong commitment […]