ATTN: PROVIDERS

The Department of Human Services regrets to inform you that there is not enough money in the state budget to pay for child care services for the rest of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012. We have requested additional funds from the General Assembly but to date we have not received any additional dollars. Without additional money, we can't continue to pay for child care services.

Effective immediately, you should expect a delay in payment for April services. We will continue to receive and process bills on a first in first out basis until funds are depleted. If additional money is made available, we will process bills in the order they were received. Without more money, bills for most of April services and all of May and June services will be held until July, 2012. Payments will resume in July when the FY13 budget is available.

We are sorry for the hardship this creates for you.

About Our Agency
4-C is a private not-for-profit social service agency that for more than 40 years has helped families and child care providers by offering resources and services that include Child Care Financial Assistance, Resource & Referral for Child Care, Parent and Provider Education, the Child Care Food Program as well as Nursing, Social Work, Mental Health, QRS and Infant/Toddler Specialists. The agency also advocates on behalf of children, families and Early Care and Education Providers.

Mission Statement
The 4-C mission is to promote children’s well-being by advocating for quality, affordable child care. We support parents and those providing child care by offering information, education, resources and services.

Vision Statement
The 4-C vision is that all children will be cared for in safe, nurturing, and healthy environments growing to become contributing members of their communities and capable of nurturing their own children.

Advocacy for Children and Families
4-C advocates for children by monitoring legislation which affects them. We inform community members and lawmakers about the needs of children and provide a strong voice to ensure that these needs are met. 4-C is a member of Illinois Action for Children, a statewide advocacy leader for children, families, and providers of child care. For additional information visit their website at www.actforchildren.org.

Find your legislator

4-C Membership
4-C members support the activities of 4-C.

Child Care Providers who are members or who work for member programs, are entitled to attend most trainings without charge.

Membership is open to all providers living in the six counties served by 4-C: Carroll, DeKalb, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, and Whiteside.

Contact 4-C if you would like more information about becoming a 4-C member or
Click Here for Membership Brochure

4-C Employment Opportunities

4-C Office Closures

Bi-Lingual DeKalb County Resouce Guide

Child Related Recalls, Baby Crib Bumper Alert, Car Seat Recommendations and Recalls, Drop Side Crib Alert, H1N1 Information, and Window Safety

FORWARD, TOGETHER, FORWARD

How to Start a
Successful Family
Child Care Business
Click Here For
More Information

Parenting Classes
Click Here for
More Information

Training Calendar
for Providers
Click Here to View
4-C's Training Calendar