4C for Children history

In 1977, 4-C was selected as a pilot site by the KY Department of Education, Division of School Food Service and the United States Department of Agriculture to develop an umbrella sponsorship model for child care center participation in the federal Child Care Food Program.

In 1986, 4-C established a pro-active public policy program, with the goal of influencing local, state and national child care policies.

In 1987, with funding from the Jefferson County Fiscal Court and the Louisville Board of Aldermen, 4-C purchased the building at 1215 South Third St which currently houses the administrative offices of the agency.

In 1990, a $50,000 challenge grant from the City of Louisville was matched by the Fund for Women, NCJW, and 4-C memberships.

In 1993, 4-C expanded services in Indiana, contracting with the Indiana of Family and Social Services Administration to oversee state and federal child care subsidy funds in Floyd County.

In 1997, 4-C received the contract to also serve these counties as the resource and referral agency, and established satellite offices in both Clark and Floyd counties.

In January, 1998 4-C was selected by the Kentucky Cabinet for Families and Children as the service agent for Jefferson and surrounding counties as well as the Lincoln Trail AD District, a total of 16 counties.

In 2015, Janet Masterson became 4-C’s Executive Director after serving as the Assistant Director for many years prior and continued to carry out the agency’s mission.

A new strategic plan for the agency was adopted by the Board in 2018.