About Our Agency
4-C is a private not-for-profit social service agency that for more than 35 years has helped families and child care providers by offering services and resources that include child care financial assistance, parent and provider education, nursing, nutrition, social work, mental health, and advocacy.
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.
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.
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Don't miss the Northern Illinois Association for the Education of Young Children (NiAEYC)
Annual Fall Conference
Saturday
October 3, 2009
Kishwaukee College,
Malta
