Chief Executive Officer's Welcome Message
4Cs is a non-profit family resource agency dedicated to strengthening children, families and child care providers in Alameda County since 1972. We provide access to affordable, quality child care by connecting families and providers to a wide network of community partners, child focused resources and financial assistance programs.
4Cs offers an extensive database of state licensed child care providers, payment assistance programs, child health and nutrition education and a staff of specialists who speak multiple languages. Our child care information and referral services are free to all parents, regardless of income. We also support local child care providers with free and low cost training, business counseling, professional development, and funding in order to improve the quality of child care services within Alameda County.
The result is stronger children, families, and child care providers who enrich the communities around them.
Thank you for visiting our website, and we look forward to your continued partnership with 4Cs.
Sincerely,
Renee S. Herzfeld
Chief Executive Officer
P.S. Your contribution will help us continue our work. Securely donate online. We are committed to transparency, view our latest 990 here.
Our Mission
Community Child Care Council (4Cs) of Alameda County exists to develop and coordinate resources to strengthen families and children.
Our Vision
By 2029, 4Cs of Alameda County will implement a fully funded and sustainable model resource hub to provide a responsive and innovative system of services that support the well-being of all with the communities we serve.
Our Strategic Plan
4Cs created a new strategic plan report to support our mission and create our vision in alignment with our core values.
Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Commitment Statement
4Cs of Alameda County values and celebrates the diverse perspectives, talents, backgrounds, and cultures in our communities. Through our core values and daily practices, we strive to foster a culture of belonging and equitable treatment among our team members and the families we serve. This is reflected in how we actively create safe, welcoming, and supportive spaces for our employees and clients to thrive. The cornerstone of our work at 4Cs is deeply rooted in being a community-responsive agency. We are committed to uplifting and amplifying the voices of families, children, child care providers, and community members. In collaboration with these community members and partners, we are committed to improving and positively impacting the lives of tomorrow through our programs and services.
Our Core Values
The agency uses Results-Based Accountability (RBA) as a data-driven, decision-making process to improve the effectiveness of all programs.
4Cs is proud to be an agency partner supporting fathers in all facets of our programs and services.
4Cs staff are trained in the Strengthening Families Framework and use it to guide all interactions and supports.
