4C Community Coordinated Child Care
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155 N. Third Street, Suite 300 • DeKalb, Illinois 60115 • 815-758-8149 or (800) 848-8727
 

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.

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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 wo
uld like more information about becoming a 4-C member or
Click Here for Membership Brochure

4-C Employment Opportunities

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

Professional Development Resource Guide for Child Care Providers


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Lullaby Concert
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sycamore Public Library
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Concierto Melodias de Cuna
Martes, 28 de Febrero del 2012
6:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.
En la Biblioteca Pública de Sycamore
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4-C now offers
free online
child care search

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Infant Toddler Specialist
Offers services to
family child care
programs and center
programs in DeKalb,
Ogle, Lee, Carroll,
Whiteside and McHenry counties.
For more information
contact Melissa
815-758-8149 ext. 222
melissav@four-c.org

Fingerprinting
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Providers Only
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4-C Office
155 N. Third St.
3rd Floor
DeKalb, IL
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How to Start a
Successful Family
Child Care Business

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More Information

Parenting Classes
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Training Calendar
for Providers

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4-C's Training Calendar

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