Coordination, Leadership, Advocacy Services

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· 4C researches and documents child and family needs, service and resource gaps, and emerging community problems. As a leadership organization, 4C brings all sectors together to cooperatively and collaboratively plan, problem solve, advocate and develop resources to improve supports and services for children youth, and families.

 

· 4C is a major partner in the Wayne County Department  of Human Services - Family to Family Foster Care Reform Initiative serving zip codes 48202, 48203, 48204, 48205, 48206, 48227 and 48238. 

 

· 4C facilitates the Mayor's Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect, the Detroit Area Local Council of the Children`s Trust Fund.

 

· 4C operates the Detroit Northend  Wireless Internet Access Project

 

For more information contact Denise Wellons-Glover, Project Director at 1-313-664-0700.

Child Care Coordinating Council of Detroit/Wayne County, Inc.

An educational and informational resource for people who care about children.

Core Services Continued

The mission of the Detroit/Wayne County 4C as it relates to training is to educate, equip and

empower individuals who work directly with children and youth to offer high quality care and education programs.  Caregivers and teachers in regulated child care programs (centers, homes, and group homes), relative and aide caregivers, as well as potential caregivers can take 4C skills training at convenient times and at a variety of accessible community locations throughout Wayne County. 4C training supports the development and maintenance of quality care and developmentally appropriate programs for children.

 

The benefits and outcomes for adults who care for children will be many:

· Increased knowledge and skills

· Help meet Professional Development Goals

· Up to Date Resource Information

 

For more information contact Lisa Bates-Hicks, Training Manager at 1-313-259-4411 ext. 317.

 

Training

To Contact Detroit/Wayne County 4C

Administrative Office

2151 East Jefferson, Suite 250

Detroit, Michigan 48207

 

Phone      1-313-259-4411

Fax           1-313-259-4415

Toll Free  1-800-722-6345

TTY           1-313-259-4502

Email: Detroitwayne4c@aol.com