On August 26th, 2023, 4Cs of Sonoma County is hosting a special 50th Anniversary Celebration. At Vintners Resort 4350 Barnes Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403 from 5:30 - 10:00 PM guests will enjoy a - Solid Gold - themed evening, including dinner, dancing, live and silent auction, fun activities, and music from the 70s in the decade we began. There are lots of surprises to come!
4Cs 50th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, August 26, 2023
In 1972 seven change makers boldly embarked on a mission to provide Sonoma County families and businesses with a solution to the child care challenge. Over the last fifty years in Sonoma County, families across many socioeconomic backgrounds have benefitted from 4Cs services helping them to access early education and quality child care. Since the beginning 4Cs has been a leader in the community as the local Child Care Resource and Referral agency. 4Cs has:
- Grown from an annual budget of $13,000 in 1972 to $25 million in 2022. 51% of our budget is returned to the community in the form of payments to child care businesses.
- Blossomed from a team of 7 volunteers comprised of educators, parents, and community members to a staff of over 180.
- Began operating 4 preschool programs in 1986 taking over contracts from the Sonoma County Office of Education. Fast forward to today, 4Cs operates 12 preschools throughout Sonoma County.
- Established the food program supporting family child care providers (FCC). By early 2000, we served 450 FCC providers. Today our Food Program team distributes $1.6 million in food reimbursements annually.
- Collected data beginning in the 1980s to measure the impact to families calling our Resource and Referral department. In 2022 our Resource and Referral team navigated 12,000 calls.
4Cs mission, drive, and ability to grow and adapt to our community’s needs has remained constant as needs have increased. We are excited to be focused on expanding our ability to support our community for the next 50 years and beyond.
Please join us as we raise funds to support the children and families who depend on 4Cs and celebrate our 50 years of service to Sonoma County. Opportunities for sponsorship are outlined on the following page. Thank you for your kindness and consideration of sponsorship of our 4Cs 50th Anniversary Celebration. Be a Champion of our legacy!
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