Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) is one of the oldest Child Care Resource and Referral agencies in the United States. Established in 1969 as part of a pilot program, the 4-C goal was, and continues to be, to develop a comprehensive approach to coordinating child care services in the local community. For nearly 40 years, 4-C has supported and enhanced child care and continues its tradition of supporting families by coordinating a vision of  a high quality early childhood care system available to all children and families.

Services currently provided through an array of programs include:

For Parents:

•  Help searching for child care •  Assistance paying for child care •  Information on choosing child care •  Connecting parents to Kentucky’s elected Officials through the Parent Voice

For Child Care Providers:

•  Reimbursement for meals – Family Child Care homes •  Training opportunities •  Resource Library •  Assistance in starting a child care home or center

For Employers:

•  Solutions to work/life issues •  Needs assessments •  Trend Analysis •  On site training on work/life issues •  Enhanced referral services

For The Community:

•  Child care data •  Child care issues and trends •  Advocate for children and families on a local, state and national level

4-C’s mission is to be the central point of contact for community child care needs and serve as a VOICE FOR CHILDREN and families.  4-C realizes its mission by:

•  Identifying and developing resources for families and child care programs. •  Partnering with business, government and communities to demonstrate that child care is critical to social well being and economic development. •  Collecting, developing and disseminating information about child care programs for young children and their families. •  Advocating for children and families on a local, state, and national level. click here to see our 2006-2007 Accomplishments click here to see our 2006-2007 Financials

The 4-C Board of Directors is comprised of community members who have passion and commitment for families and their children.

BOARD MEMBERS Sheilah Abramson-Miles (President) Omar Ayyash Madge Bargas Debbie Burdorf Teri Burks Gray Caudill Eileen Deren Steve Flores Shannon Frey Janene Grantz Sean Lohman Anne McArthur (Vice President) Donna Morton Neill Myers Tony Peyton Ellen Prizant William Ruf (Treasurer) Debbie Scanish Leisa Speer William Summers, V. Stefani Tucker Elaine Weisberg Michael Wright (Secretary) Lincoln Trail 4-C Advisory Committee Teresa Edlin Donna Fohl Sharon Hundley Kayla King Jimmie Lee Jean Miller Amanda Masterson Suzanne Parrett Carlena Sheeran Marcia Takitch Carol Thomas

4-C’s funding partners are:  National Council of Jewish Women (Louisville section), The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Kentucky Department of Education, UAW/Ford, Bright Horizons, Louisville Metro Government, Metro United Way, Seven Counties Services, WHAS Crusade for Children

To view 4-C's IRS Form 990 on Guidestar, CLICK HERE.