4C Florida (Community Coordinated Care for Children)

10/09/2026

Plan ahead. Help make Thanksgiving a little brighter! Orlando residents are invited to receive a free turkey and sides during this community giveaway. Essential items will also be available for unhoused neighbors. Supplies are first-come, first-served, so arrive early and see the shared post for details.

Thanksgiving is about gathering, and this year we’re making sure more neighbors have a seat at the table 🦃

On Tuesday, November 24th, we’re hosting our Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway for District 5 and Orlando residents. Come get a free turkey with sides as we kick off the season of giving.

📅 Tuesday, November 24
📍 Inter.co Stadium, 655 W Church St.
🕣 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
🦃 First come, first served until they’re gone

Essential items will also be available for our unhoused neighbors, because everyone in our community deserves to feel the warmth of this season.

A heartfelt thank you to our partners who made this possible: Orlando City Soccer Club, Orlando Pride, Publix, Heart of Florida United Way, and Inter.co Stadium. When we show up for each other, real-life solutions for real-life problems start with something as simple as a warm meal.

Come early, bring a neighbor, and help us spread some gratitude across Orlando. We can’t wait to see you! 🧡

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Here is a curated list of family resources from Sesame Workshop.

Mental Health Resources: The knowledge, recommendations, and guidance you share with families can create an important turning point in a child’s life.
https://sesameworkshop.org/resources/for-providers-mental-health-resources/

Screen Time & Safety Tips: Information and resources on screen time, online safety for kids, and digital well-being.
https://sesameworkshop.org/resources/screen-time-safety-tips/

Pillow Hugs: Hugging a pillow covered with an item of a loved one’s clothing can help comfort children when they miss them.
https://sesameworkshop.org/resources/pillow-hug/

Safe & Together: When families have to leave home to stay safe, it helps to remember that home is where the love is.
https://sesameworkshop.org/resources/safe-and-together/

When families have to leave home in order to stay safe, it helps to remember that home is where the love is.

10/09/2026

🤰 A healthy start begins before your baby is born—and support can come right to your home.

If you’re expecting, you don’t have to navigate pregnancy alone. The 4C Maternal Home Visiting Program offers biweekly prenatal education on your baby’s development and labor and delivery, along with resources to help your growing family thrive.

Discover how the program can support you and check your eligibility: https://4cflorida.org/families/early-head-start-and-head-start-ehs-hs/maternal-home-visiting-program/

10/08/2026

Active play helps young children build healthy habits while having fun! From tummy time and dancing to outdoor adventures, discover simple ways to encourage movement and positive active play at every age.

Explore these Health Tips for Families:
https://headstart.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/active-play-family-tips.pdf

10/08/2026

Ready to turn your passion for helping children into a rewarding career?

4C offers state-mandated training and competency exams to help aspiring child care professionals build their skills, meet requirements, and take the next step toward a career in early childhood education.

Explore training opportunities in Brevard, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties: https://4cflorida.org/providers/child-care-training-exams/education-and-training/

10/07/2026

Healthy meals today can help build healthier futures. 🍎

The 4C Child Care Food Program provides eligible child care centers and home providers with meal reimbursements, nutrition resources, training, and technical assistance. Discover how CCFP can support your program—and the children you serve—in Orange, Osceola, Polk, and Seminole counties.

Learn more: https://4cflorida.org/providers/child-care-food-program-ccfp/

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

Central Florida Diaper Bank will host mobile diaper distributions on Wednesday, October 7, at the Lila Mitchell Ivey Lane Neighborhood Center for Families, and on Tuesday, October 13, at the Grand Avenue Neighborhood Center. For more information, contact [email protected].

Orange County, Florida Government

10/05/2026

It’s Child Health Day! 🩺
Millions of Florida families for health and dental insurance designed with kids in mind. Learn more at floridakidcare.org.