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4Cs of Alameda County

Impact Report

2024

Letter from the CEO & Board President

Dear friend of 4Cs,

Last October, 4Cs of Alameda County hosted a party to celebrate fifty years of service to the community. The evening was filled with friends, family, current and former Board members and clients, elected officials, supporters, and funders. It was an evening of joy and celebration, of learning and generosity, and of surprises and heartwarming stories and testimonials. Looking around, it was clear that 4Cs of Alameda County is more than just a nonprofit providing services and programs to help families and uplift the child care community. 4Cs of Alameda County is a warm, vibrant, inclusive space that welcomes all and plays a pivotal role in the success of so many.

On the heels of a year of fiftieth anniversary celebrations, earlier this year, 4Cs of Alameda County staff and leadership joined together to develop a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Commitment Statement that solidified 4Cs dedication to remaining the inclusive, welcoming space for all we have been for decades. In this statement that you can read in this report, we captured the essence of 4Cs of Alameda County’s dedication to uplifting staff, clients, and the greater community through a DEIB lens. We are committed to “walking the walk” as we march forward providing programs, services, advocacy and hope to help our clients thrive.

Whether parents are looking for child care options that fit their needs, help paying for child care, diapers, food, navigation, classes, workshops, playgroups, or a car seat installation check, 4Cs is here to support. We give child care providers a space to learn, grow, and attend trainings, and give them tools to improve the quality of care at their sites.

Community members of all kinds turn to 4Cs of Alameda County for the most basic necessities such as food and free tax preparation and filing. All of these service are provided by a team of 75 staff strong who represent our diverse cities and care deeply about the families we serve.

No matter how you are connected to 4Cs, we are so glad to have you as a part of our community. Whether a major donor or funder or a parent or provider reaching out for the first time, you are what makes the 4Cs community so vibrant, dynamic and special. Thank you for your generous support so we can continue to serve Alameda County for the next fifty years and beyond.

Luci Fogg
Luci Fogg
Luci Fogg

President, Board of Directors

Renee Herzfeld
Renee S. Herzfeld
Renee S. Herzfeld

Chief Executive Officer

BOD & Leadership

Luci Fogg
Luci Fogg
President
Njeri Mcgee-Tyner
Njeri Mcgee-Tyner
Melinda Hall
Secretary
Victor Alterescu
Dr. Armika Berkley, DSc., MPH
Treasurer
Alex Boskovich
Caroline Cortezia
Calyn Kelley
Vice President
Savitha Moorthy
Rosemary Obeid
Samantha Oropeza
Mark Parinas
Imani Perry
Matthew “Ross” Theriot
Renee Herzfeld
Renee S. Herzfeld
Chief Executive Officer
Jay Perry
Chief Financial Officer
Joni Chantigian
Director, Operations & Human Resources
Celia Goetz
Director, Community Services
Katie Honegger
Director, Development & Communications
Paulene Prevatt-McCarthy
Director, Child Care Payment Programs

4Cs Staff

4Cs of Alameda County Staff are critical to providing programs and resources to thousands of families every day.

80
Staff members make up the 4Cs of Alameda County team
14
New staff members and 3 interns were added to 4Cs team this year
06
staff were promoted in the year, giving opportunities to current staff for advancement

Mission, Vision
DEIB Statement & Core Values

Mission Statement

Community Child Care Council (4Cs) of Alameda County exists to develop and coordinate resources to strengthen families and children.

Vision Statement

By 2029, 4Cs of Alameda County will implement a fully funded and sustainable model resource hub that provides a responsive and innovative system of services that support the well-being of all in collaboration with the communities we serve.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & 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.

Core Values

Community

Impact

Innovation

Integrity

Leadership

Partnership

Well-Being

Community Services

Community members have access to child care resource and referrals,  parenting classes, family navigation, diapers, wipes, clothing, essential needs, books, toys, free tax preparation and filing, and car seat installation checks.

  • 874 child care providers received technical assistance and support
  • 24 child care sites received intense coaching and support and participated in personalized quality improvement services from 4Cs team members
  • 19 family child care businesses were open or expanded their capacity with the guidance and support 4Cs Child Care Initiative Project team
  • 8,965 child care resources and referrals were given to parents helping them to navigate and find child care options for their children.
  • 10 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance volunteers prepared and submitted 252 tax returns for 4Cs clients resulting in $500,859 in refunds.
  • 85 parents and caregivers received car seat installation checks and 100% would recommend 4Cs Car Seat Installation Check services to friends and family
  • 853 parents attended 70 different trainings, workshops, playgroups, and Parent Cafes hosted by 4Cs
  • 4Cs hosted 42 Play & Learn playgroups with 90 toddlers growing, learning and playing alongside their caregivers
  • 1,657 child care directors, business owners, teachers, and caregivers attended 82 different trainings, workshops, listening sessions, and Provider Cafes
Family Supports
Family Supports
Family Supports
Foster Bridge

Navigation Services

Inclusion Navigator

Inclusion

  • 7 child care providers received in-depth, program-specific inclusion training and assistance
  • 25 parents worked with 4Cs Inclusion Navigator and were provided advocacy, support, and navigation

FACESS

153 children from 72 families in unincorporated Alameda County communities worked with 4Cs FACESS Navigator to receive support, essential supplies, diapers, and warm hand-offs to programs that could support them and help them thrive.

Foster Bridge

44 families with 55 children in Foster Care were supported by 4Cs Foster Bridge Navigator receiving personalized support and child care payment assistance

Hayward Promise Neighborhoods (HPN)

HPN Logo59 parents and 79 children living in the Downtown Hayward Promise Neighborhood received navigation support from the HPN Family Navigator

Child Care Payment Assistance Programs

Families are provided child care payment assistance while working or attending school so their children can thrive in a learning environment that best meets the family’s needs.

CAPP

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  • (1,433)

CalWORKs Stage 3

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  • (861)

CalWORKs Stage One

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  • (623)

CalWORKs Stage 2

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  • (417)

Alameda County CAPP

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  • (101)

Foster Bridge

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  • (38)

Program Name

  • =  (# of Children Served)
5096238
hours (or 33,997 months) of child care were provided to families resulting in $36,009,429.87 in payments to child care providers to cover the cost of providing care.
3473
Children received subsidized care through 4Cs programs – 1,002 of these children were enrolled on or after July 1, 2023.
928
Families received subsidized care through 4Cs programs and 98% of them were satisfied or very satisfied with 4Cs services.
616
Parents attended school, many while working, while their children attended child care covered by 4Cs, providing their families with greater access to opportunities. Other parents receiving child care payment assistance worked, were seeking employment or permanent housing, were raising children in the Foster Care system, or needed child care because their kids were identified as at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
2523
Additional stipend, supplemental rate, and additional funds from the state totaling $2,193,557 were paid to providers from 4Cs to support their businesses and provide high quality child care programs.

Events & Distributions

2 kids receiving backpacks
Holiday Toy Drive
Food Distribution
  • 417,640 diapers were provided to 4Cs families
  • 4,000 children’s books were distributed to young learners
  • 75,449 pounds of food were provided to families and community members through 4Cs food distribution events and the RISE Resource Center
  • 1,350 parents, families, community partners, and neighbors attended 4Cs Annual
In partnership with the Eat. Learn. Play Bus

  • 1,300 meals from Community Kitchens Oakland were enjoyed by guests
  • 720 produce boxes from the Alameda County Community Food Bank were distributed to attendees
  • 3,500 books from the Oakland Literacy Coalition were handed out to children of all ages
Diaper Distribution and Legislative Update co-hosted by 4Cs of Alameda County and Assemblymember Liz Ortega

  • 486 families received 181,440 diapers, 4,536 packs of wipes, and 500 books thanks to the generosity of event donors.
  • 608 backpacks filled with school supplies were provided to preschoolers and elementary-aged students
  • 209 families received 724 gifts at the holidays at 4Cs Holiday Toy Giveaway event.
  • 30 additional 4Cs families were “adopted” by Lucid Motors receiving generous gifts for the entire family
  • 4Cs RISE team hosted 12 food distributions, providing fresh and non-perishable food to 2,283 community members in addition to special events with food available to attendees

Agency Financials

Overall Budget

$48225910
in revenue resulted in a successful year for 4Cs of Alameda County. Approximately 80% of 4Cs' expenditures were issued to child care providers for early learning and child care services they provided for children and families in 4Cs child care payment assistance programs.

Revenue

Expenses

  • New Mariposa Fund at East Bay Community Foundation
  • County of Alameda
  • CDSS
  • Sunlight Giving
  • California Resource & Referral Network
  • BANANAS
  • Rubicon – On the Job Training
  • Hayward Rotary Club
  • Alameda County Community Food Bank
  • Alameda County Housing and Community Development
  • Alameda County Office of Education
  • Alameda County Social Services Agency
  • California Child Care Resource and Referral Network
  • California Department of Social Services
  • California State University, East Bay
  • Child Care Resource Center
  • City of Fremont
  • City of Hayward
  • City of Union City
  • CoCo Kids
  • County of Alameda
  • First 5 of Alameda County
  • Insperity
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • PayPal Giving Fund
  • Sunlight Giving
  • United Way of the Bay Area
  • Blue Shield of California

Top Donors

  • Adam Siegel
  • Alameda County Board of Supervisors (Supervisor Marquez)
  • Alameda County Firefighters Association
  • Alameda Labor Council
  • American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees of Alameda County
  • Armika Berkley
  • Blue Shield California
  • California Nurses Association PAC
  • Carpet, Linoleum & Soft Tile Workers Local Union 12
  • Edgar Chavez
  • Fremont Bank
  • I.B.E.W. Local Union 595
  • Ingrid Merriwether
  • Insperity
  • Iron Creed Motorcycle Club
  • Jill Burns
  • Jonathan Mosby
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kate Kleinschmidt
  • Lillian Samuel
  • Mark Parinas
  • Martin Herzfeld
  • Melinda  Hall
    in memory of Alan Young
  • Mittie Grigsby
  • Nate Miley
  • Patelco Credit Union
  • Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union 342
  • Rosemary Obeid
  • Ross Theriot
  • Royal Ambulance INC
  • San Lorenzo Education Association
  • Savitha Moorthy
  • SEIU Local 1021
  • SEIU Local 2015
  • Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association, Local Union No.
  • Shonda Mosby
  • Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
  • Teamsters Local Union No. 70
  • The Primary School
  • UAW Region 6 Western States Community Action Program
  • UFCW Region 8 States Council
  • Victor Alterescu

Donors

  • Aaron Ortiz
  • Aihua Shen
  • AK Sandhu
  • Alex Boskovich
  • Alexandria Harris
  • Alina Kwak
  • Allison Thurman
  • Amanda Jarman
  • Andrea Finley-Browne
  • Angie Garling
  • Anju Bala
    in honor of Ruhani Kumar
  • Anne Porterfield
  • Anonymous Anonymous
  • Anonymous Anonymous
  • Anton Panasenko
  • Ariana Ortiz
  • Arly Davies
  • Ashley Vind
  • BANANAS, Inc.
  • Barbara Kasnic
  • Barry Posner
  • California Faculty Association
  • Calyn Kelley
  • Carmen Kelley
  • Carol Jin
  • Caroline Cortezia
  • Carolyn Keeling
  • Celia Goetz
  • Celia Romero
  • Channet Zhu
  • Charlotte Guinn
  • Chrisina Enerio
  • Christina Amato
  • Christina Dunn
  • Christine Guyon
  • Clarence Sutton
  • Connery Obeng
  • Crystal McClendon-Gourdine
  • Cynthia Dillon
  • Daisy Amezcua
  • Darlene Johnston
  • David Joslin
  • DeAvalon Madison
  • Denise Franklin-Robinson
  • Diana Cortes
  • Dominique Mellion
  • Douglas Jones
  • Eileen Liu
  • Eloise Middleton
  • Enrique Cabrera
  • Enrique Oropeza
  • Eric Peterson
  • Erica Ortiz
  • Erika McIntosh
  • FABS Group Inc
  • Fengjun (Karen) Ma
  • Gareth Pan
  • George Drapeau
  • Geraldine Jordan
  • Guochuang Yu
  • Hively
  • Hua Zheng
  • Imani Perry
  • Iris Lin
  • Jane O’Hollaren
  • Jay Perry
  • Jeanette Calixto
  • Jen Simon
  • Jennifer Gilmore
    in honor of Grace Gilmore
    in memory of Anne Rutledge
  • Jennifer Keeling
  • Jenny Mackie
  • Jenny O’Neill
  • Joan Xie
  • Joey Lai
  • Johnson Akinbodunse
  • Joi West
  • Jonathan Shindo
  • Joni Chantigian
  • Judy Schwartz
    in honor of Renee Herzfeld
  • Junshan Liu & Hua Zhao
  • Karen Siegel
    in honor of Clementine Cabrera
  • Kathie Widner
  • Kathleen Gaines
  • Kathleen Garrity
  • Katie Honegger
  • Kavita Malik
  • Kerry Plain
  • Kimberlie Boverio
  • Kimberly Fuhrman
  • Kristin Spanos
  • Kristina Adams
  • Kym Johnson
  • Laura Van Tassel
  • Linda Asato
  • Luci Parker
  • Mac Sandhu
  • Manasi Kamat
  • Maria G Vazquez
  • Maria Heath
  • Maria Maciel-Montoya
  • Mariana Triviso
  • Mariet Zovichi
  • Matthew Theriot
  • Melanie Mueller
  • Meta
  • Michelle Levinson
  • Mike Chantigian
  • Molly Jones
  • Nancy Mackey
  • Natanya Mitchell
    in memory of Emus Mitchell
  • Neva Bandelow
  • Nicole Ford
  • Njeri McGee-Tyner
  • Ny Vasil
  • Page Tomblin
  • Patricia Cardenas
  • Paulene McCarthy
  • PayPal Giving Fund
  • Priya Jagannathan
  • Regina del Mundo
  • Reginald Young
    in memory of Nancy Mosely
  • Renee Herzfeld
  • Renee Tucker
  • Ruiyang Guan
  • Sally Mae
  • Sam Mishael
  • Samantha Oropeza
  • Sandra Munoz
  • Sandra Rodriguez
  • Sartaj Sandhu
  • Sean McMullen
  • Siret Sandhu
  • Stephanie Thornton
  • Susan Basanjav
  • Susan Jeong
  • Tarsha Jordan
  • Teri Morales
    in memory of Monica Blowers Bennett
  • Teryn Kravitz Kesweder
  • The Morrison & Foerster Foundation
  • Vanessa Cedeno Geisner
  • Vanessa Irving
  • Vita Ogans
  • Vosa Cavu-Litman
  • Wei Chen
  • Wei Yang
  • Wei Zhang
  • Wen Chen
  • Xiufang Hu
  • Yan Liu
  • Yongmei Ji
  • Youngju Jun
  • Yuanyan Lei
  • Yuner Deng
  • Yunshan Ou
  • AFSCME 3299
  • Alameda County Community Food Bank
  • Alondra Aguirre
  • Amanda Delgadillo
  • Angela Stebleton
  • April Tapaha
  • Arlene Sandoval
  • Aubrea Jones
  • Aura Vasquez
  • Barbara Kasnic
  • California State University, East Bay Bookstore
  • Carol Jin
  • Chantel Lewis
  • Chris LaCour
  • Colleen Braunle
  • Community Kitchens, Oakland
  • Cyd White
  • Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation
  • First 5 Alameda County
  • Foothill College Family Engagement Institute
  • Fremont Hospital
  • Gan Avraham Preschool
  • Hector Rogel
  • Hope for the Heart
  • I.B.E.W. Local Union 1245
  • Iris Lin
  • Jeanette Calixto
  • Jessica Nagel
  • John Kelly
  • Joni Chantigian
  • Kathie Widner
  • Katie Au
  • Kimberly Sanec
  • Laura Hill
  • Lauren Mendoza Tabinas
  • Ling Lin
  • Lisette Cerna
  • Luci Parker
  • Lucid Motors Employees
  • Maria Ochoa
  • Meylin Merary Soza Garcia
  • Oakland Literacy Coalition
  • Oakland Museum of California
  • Ofelia White
  • Pam Prasad
  • Park Day School
  • Paulene McCarthy
  • PG&E
  • Phuong Tran
  • Rachel Salinas
  • Renwicke Vittito & My Tran
  • Royal Ambulance INC
  • Sally Mickel
  • Shamaneh Donahue
  • Shirley Lewandowski
  • Silvia Rogel
  • Sonia Barajas
  • Supply Bank
  • Susan Moss
  • Tandem, Partners in Early Learning
  • Toys for Tots

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General Agency Information

Contact Information

Website:

4calameda.org

Phone Number:

(510) 582-2182

Email:

info@4c-alameda.org

Office Locations

Main Office:

22351 City Center Drive,
Hayward, CA 94541

Oakland Office:

8105 Edgewater Drive Suite 270, Oakland, CA 94621

Fremont Family Resource Center:

39115 Liberty Street Room D410, Fremont, CA 94538

Gail Steele Multi-Service Center (Satellite Office):

24100 Amador Street Room 175, Hayward, CA 94544

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