Funds Will Be Used for Early Childhood Development Programs for Low-Income Families Across Central Florida

ORLANDO, FL – (May 5, 2026) Community Coordinated Care for Children, Inc., announced today that it
will receive $65,000 to support its Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start programs from Heart of Florida
United Way (HFUW), as part of HFUW’s 2026 program-year investments in community partners.

Heart of Florida United Way’s (HFUW) community investment process engages trained volunteers and
rigorous evaluation to direct donor dollars toward programs that create measurable, lasting impact
throughout Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. The 2026 program year investments, in part, reflect
HFUW’s strategic focus on early childhood education as a cornerstone of long-term community well-being.

The $65,000 investment will directly benefit 4C’s Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start programs, which serve
low-income children from birth through age 5 and their families across the tri-county region. Head
Start Preschool provides comprehensive services — including education, health and mental health, nutrition, and
family support — to children ages 3 to 5 not in school in Osceola and Seminole counties. Early
Head Start extends those same services to infants and toddlers under 3 years old and expectant
mothers in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties.

“We are deeply grateful to Heart of Florida United Way for this transformative investment in 4C’s Head
Start and Early Head Start programs. Every dollar of their $65,000 investment goes directly to work for
our youngest and most vulnerable children, who deserve a strong start in life, regardless of the
circumstances they are born into,” said Patricia Frank, MBA, CPA, 4C President and Chief Executive
Officer.

She added, “This partnership is a testament to what is possible when a community unites around its
priorities for children’s early education and family stability. With HFUW’s support, we will continue to
provide comprehensive, high-quality early childhood and support services that not only prepare children
for kindergarten but also focus on family self-sufficiency.”

About 4C

For more than 50 years, 4C has provided access to high-quality early learning and intervention programs
that make a difference in the lives of young children. As a private non-profit 501©(3) corporation, 4C
operates under a Board of Directors made up of community volunteers who establish corporate policy
and provide direction for the Agency. For more information about 4C and the services it offers, please
visit our website at https://4cflorida.org/

About Heart of Florida United Way

Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) stands for the education, financial stability, health and basic needs
of every person in Central Florida. Since 1939, HFUW has delivered programs, invested dollars,
and convened community members around important issues impacting Orange, Seminole and Osceola
counties. In 2024-25, HFUW served 1 in 4 people in Central Florida through its direct services and funded
programs. HFUW is home to notable community resources such as the 211 Information & Referral Line; 988
Suicide Prevention Lifeline; Mission United program for Veterans; Digital Horizons, an initiative bridging
the digital divide; Destination Graduation at Seminole State College; the Planning Council Support
program that facilitates community planning and priority setting for HIV services. United Way partners
with individuals, local businesses, government, and other nonprofit agencies to open opportunities and
close gaps in Central Florida. Visit www.HFUW.org for more information or call (407) 835-0900. Follow
on Facebook and LinkedIn at Heart of Florida United Way and on Twitter and Instagram @hfuw.