December is upon us and 2016 is quickly coming to an end. As I take a moment to reflect on the past year, I feel grateful for our wonderful Alameda County community who, through 2016's trials and tribulations, has come together to support our children and families, neighbors and friends. Here at 4Cs, we've accomplished so much as you read about last month in our 2016 Annual Report. So many lives touched, families assisted, children cared for, classrooms enriched, and child care providers educated because of our wonderful 4Cs staff, supporters, and community.  Thank you!

Thank you for joining us at our trainings, participating in workshops, engaging in parenting classes and playgroups. Thank you for attending orientations, feeding children in your care healthy, nutritious meals, and turning in timecards and menus. Thank you for enjoying our Children's Faire, following us on Facebook, and visiting our website. Thank you for attending VITA nights and referring friends and family to us for CalFresh enrollment assistance. Thank you for participating in East Bay Gives, #GivingTuesday, and for reading our newsletters. Thank you for sharing  4Cs' programs and services  with your friends, neighbors, and colleagues. YOU are what makes 4Cs of Alameda County a successful family resource agency serving every family in our community for 44 years.