A Note From Our Executive Director | |
Dear friend of 4Cs,
On October 5th, 4Cs of Alameda County celebrated our 50th Anniversary with a reception full of supporters, friends, and family. The party was unforgettable for many reasons: Gorgeous views, incredible turnout, a surprise appearance by my beautiful daughters, memorable testimonials and stories, and, perhaps most memorable for me, were the lessons learned from keynote speaker Arnold Chandler. Mr. Chandler is a local advocate, researcher, trainer, and social change strategist and he spoke about research and practical implementations of “The Long Reach of Early Childhood and the need to create Escape Trajectory.” While you can view his entire presentation slide deck here, one of the most poignant slides he shared (slide 27 for those following along) was about “on track” and “off track” indicators in childhood and early adulthood that have a direct correlation to folks obtaining a middle-class outcome. For example, attending pre-k or being “school ready” for kindergarten contribute to the “on track” trajectory, pre-term birth/low birth weight and school suspensions would be part of the “off track” trajectory to obtaining middle-class status as an adult. Looking around the room at the event, I felt hope in that all that we are doing – 4Cs and our vast network of community partners - truly creates the collective impact that changes the trajectories of children’s lives. Whenever, wherever, and however we serve a child in their life, we are part of the solution to keep them “on track” to a happy, healthy life. While no one agency does it alone, we each play a special and very necessary part from cradle to career. Thank you for being part of our impact for the past 50 years and for decades to come.
Be well,
Renee S. Herzfeld
Chief Executive Officer
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Monica Jara
Supervisor, Office Administration
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“The most fulfilling part of my role here at 4Cs is that, although I don’t always work directly with our clients, we are usually the first faces they see. This means that we get to create a great and friendly experience for our clients when they walk through our doors… Working at 4Cs has made me a better person in my career and personal life.” | |
Just a few months after the pandemic hit, Monica joined 4Cs team as Supervisor of Office Administration. Since then, Monica has been essential in keeping 4Cs offices running efficiently and effectively for more than 3 years. Monica especially appreciates that 4Cs takes care of the families they serve as much as they take care of their staff – this balance allows staff to remain connected and balanced in their work. Most recently, you may recognize Monica and her many talents as the person behind the Chase Paw Patrol costume at our Children’s Fair or saw her stunning floral skills on display at our 50th Anniversary Celebration Reception. She gives credit to 4Cs for giving her work-life balance she hasn’t found at other jobs, allowing to spend more time with her 11-year-old son and building her own small floral business. We are lucky to have Monica’s talent and passion as part of our 4Cs family. | |
Thank You for Making 4Cs 50th Anniversary a Resounding Success! | |
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Elected officials who joined us for the evening and presented commendations and resolutions:
Office of Congressman Eric Swalwell
Assemblymember Liz Ortega
Office of Senator Aisha Wahab
Supervisor Elisa Márquez
Mayor Mark Salinas
HUSD Trustee Sara Prada
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Sponsors:
Golden
Supervisor Elisa Márquez
Bronze
Victor Alterescu
Theriot Consulting Services
Merriwether & Williams
Martin Herzfeld
Hively
Copper
Morrison & Foerster
Grigsby Tax Finance and Tax Services
Hayward Promise Neighborhoods
Anonymous
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Venue and Vendors:
Bay Area Sound Systems
Blaisdell’s Office Products
BLOOMS by MJ
DJ Ome
Stonebrae Country Club
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4Cs Staff Bring Sunshine to New Afghan Providers | |
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Led by the 4Cs of Alameda County Sunshine Committee, 4Cs staff collected and donated supplies to support six new child care providers working with the Afghan Coalition to start their own family child care businesses. Boxes were overflowing with crayons, scissors, organizational materials, glue sticks, paper, kid-sized aprons, PPE, safety materials, educational toys, and more all donated by 4Cs team members. Anita Kassam from the Afghan Coalition picked up the supplies from 4Cs Provider Services Manager Barbara Kasnic to distribute to providers across the county.
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Diaper Drive Partnership with Assemblymember Liz Ortega | |
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4Cs of Alameda County is proud to partner with Assemblymember Liz Ortega and her team for their AD-20 Diaper Drive. Our garage at 22351 City Center Drive in Hayward will be open on Friday, October 20th from 2pm-6pm and October 21st from 10am-2pm to collect diapers and Assembly District 20 and 4Cs staff will be available to share about programs and resources for community members. Diapers collected will be distributed to families in November. Interested in receiving diapers? Be sure to check our website in early November for registration information.
View the flyer here.
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Volunteers for the 2023 Tax Season | |
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4Cs of Alameda County is currently looking for volunteers for the 2023 tax season. Volunteering as a tax preparer is one of the most rewarding volunteer experiences out there. You’ll work one-on-one with clients, in person and/or virtually to complete their tax returns, bringing back critical funds to families and to our Bay Area communities and neighborhoods. Our primary focus is providing friendly, free, and high-quality tax services to clients who need them most.
Volunteers must attend training sessions and volunteer a minimum of 4‐5 hours per week during the tax season (January through mid‐April 2023).
We need:
• Tax Preparers
• Translators (Spanish, Chinese, Punjabi, Farsi)
No experience necessary! Free training is provided!
If you are interested, visit 4calameda.org/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities or email vita@4c-alameda.org.
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IMPORTANT NEWS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND PROGRAMS – FREE COVID TESTS! | |
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The California Department of Public Health has announced that Child Care Providers and Programs can access free test kits using the following links.
• You can make a one-time order request for up to 8 tests per uninsured person (child, family member of child, or adult provider). Use this link to place an order: labsupport.powerappsportals.us/ordercovidotc
• All insured people can get up to 8 free (or reimbursed) tests each month from pharmacies or retail stores through November 11, 2023. We recommend you encourage your staff and families to plan ahead so they have tests available if they feel sick or are exposed. Read more about how people with insurance can get free tests here: covid19.ca.gov/get-tested
• Beginning September 25, 2023, every U.S. household can place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home: covid.gov/tests
COVID-19 Testing – What You Need to Know (PDF) English, Spanish, Arabic, Armenian, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Hmong, Khmer, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Tagalog, Thai and Vietnamese.
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NOTICIAS IMPORTANTES PARA PROVEEDORES Y PROGRAMAS DE CUIDADO INFANTIL: ¡PRUEBAS DE COVID GRATUITAS! | |
El Departamento de Salud Pública de California ha anunciado que los proveedores y programas de cuidado infantil pueden acceder a kits de pruebas gratuitos mediante los siguientes enlaces.
• Puede realizar una solicitud a la vez por un pedido de hasta 8 pruebas por persona sin seguro (niño, familiar de niño o proveedor adulto). Utilice este enlace para realizar un pedido: labsupport.powerappsportals.us/ordercovidotc
• Las personas aseguradas pueden obtener hasta 8 pruebas gratuitas (o reembolsadas) cada mes en farmacias o tiendas minoristas hasta el 11 de noviembre de 2023. Le recomendamos que anime a su personal y a sus familias a planificar con anticipación para que tengan pruebas disponibles si se sienten enfermos o están expuestos o estén expuestos. Lea más sobre como las personas con seguro pueden obtener pruebas gratuitas aquí: covid19.ca.gov/get-tested
• Comenzando el 25 de septiembre de 2023, todos los hogares de EE.UU. pueden realizar un pedido para recibir cuatro pruebas rápidas mas gratuitas de COVID-19 directamente en su hogar: covid.gov/tests
Pruebas de COVID-19: lo que necesita saber (PDF) Inglés, español, árabe, armenio, chino simplificado, chino tradicional, hmong, jemer, coreano, punjabi, ruso, tagalo, tailandés y vietnamita.
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托兒照顧者和托兒園所的重要消息 – 免費新冠測試！ | |
Featured Events & Trainings | |
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Stay Informed: Family Child Care Licensing Update 2023
Friday, October 20 | 7pm-9pm | Virtual
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Keeping up with Licensing updates is critical for family child care providers to do their job properly. Feeling assured in high-stake situations is not always easy but with effort, confidence can be cultivated. Join us for this Licensing Update and you will leave feeling confident that the next time your Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) comes for a visit you are in compliance with Licensing regulations!
Training will be conducted in English with interpretation available in Spanish and Mandarin.
Register Here
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Manténgase Informado: Actualización de Licenciamiento para Cuidado Infantil Hogareño 2023
20 de octubre | 7pm-9pm | Virtual
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Mantenerse al día con las actualizaciones de licenciamiento es fundamental para que pueda realizar su trabajo con confianza. Sentirse seguros en una situación de alto riesgo no siempre es fácil, pero con esfuerzo se puede cultivar y mejorar la confianza. La próxima vez que su Analista del Programa de Licencias (LPA) venga de visita, no estarán nerviosos y tendrán la certeza de que están cumpliendo con los reglamentos.
El taller se llevará a cabo en inglés, habrá interpretación disponible en español y mandarín.
Registrarse
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掌握牌照最新資訊： 2023年家庭托兒牌照法規及資訊更新
10月20日 | 7pm-9pm | 線上培訓
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掌握牌照最新資訊對於您能夠自信地完成工作至關重要。在高風險的情況下感到自信並不總是那麼容易，但通過努力，信心可以培養和提高。下次您的牌照計劃分析師 （LPA） 來訪時，您不會感到緊張，並確信自己符合法規要求。
英文主講。西班牙語, 普通話, 現場口譯。
立即註冊
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Hayward Promise Neighborhoods (HPN) Toddler Play and Learn
October 24-November 9
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 10:30am-12pm
In-Person at Hayward Office
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The start of the Fall session of HPN's Toddler Play and Learn is just around the corner! Families with children ages 18 months to 4 years old who reside in the Downtown Hayward Promise Neighborhood are welcome to join our bilingual playgroup, Spanish & English, that focuses on fostering their social, physical, and emotional development alongside pre-school readiness and literacy. Have a great time with your child while you learn and engage together!
To register please click here.
This program is intended for families residing in the Downtown Hayward neighborhood who are not using formal early care and education programs. For more information and eligibility questions, please contact Diana Cortes at dianac@4c-alameda.org.
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Hayward Promise Neighborhoods (HPN) Juega y Aprendizaje para Niños Pequeños
24 de octubre al 9 de noviembre
Los martes y jueves | 10:30am-12pm
En persona en la oficina de Hayward
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¡El comienzo de la sesión de Juega y Aprende de HPN está de vuelta este otoño! Las familias con niños de 18
meses a 4 años de edad que residen en el vecindario de Downtown Hayward Promise son bienvenidas a unirse a este grupo de juego bilingüe en español e inglés, que se enfoca en fomentar su desarrollo social, físico y emocional junto con la preparación preescolar y la alfabetización. ¡Diviértase con su hijo mientras aprenden y participan juntos!
Para registrarse haga clic aquí.
Este programa está dirigido a familias que residen en el vecindario del centro de Hayward que no están utilizando programas formales de cuidado y educación temprana.Para obtener más información o preguntas sobre elegibilidad, comuníquese con Diana Cortés en
dianac@4c-alameda.org.
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Upcoming
4Cs Events & Trainings
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THRIVE! Parenting Series
October 19-November 19
Thursdays | 7pm-8:30pm
Virtual
Register Here
與幼兒”玩”科學
10月28日 | 9:30am-12pm
在Hayward辦公室現場上課
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Food Distribution
November 2 | 1pm-3pm
In-Person at Hayward Office
Register Here
Parent Café: Parent and Child Anger
November 3 | 6:30pm-8pm
Virtual
Register Here
Introducción a la Herramienta CLASS Para Bebés
4 de noviembre | 8:30am-5pm
Virtual
Registrarse
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Upcoming
Community Events
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Learn more about what is happening from outside organizations within Alameda County.
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Child Care Services Specialist (Provider Services)
Bilingual in Vietnamese or Dari preferred
Full-Time
Hayward Office
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Child Care Services Specialist (Family Services)
Bilingual in Farsi, Arabic, or Russian preferred
Full-Time
Hayward Office
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Maintenance Technician
On-Call
Hayward Office
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