- The 4CFK Board currently has openings on its board. To be eligible, you may not be directly receiving funding from the board, and reside or work in Appanoose, Davis, Lucas or Monroe Counties. For more information, contact Gaylyn Mercer at [email protected] or call 303.518.5707
- The next 4CFK Board meeting will be held on March 19 at 1:00 PM at the Carnegie-Evans Library, Albia, and on Zoom:
- Topic: 4CFK Board Meeting
Time: March 19 1:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/98108883681?pwd=WUtueDhqZnlXcTZOdWxvTUdKNVcyQT09
Dial in: 312-626-6799 Mtg ID 981 0888 3681
Passcode 082247
- The board packet is available upon request by emailing [email protected]
The 4 Counties For Kids Early Childhood Iowa Area Board of Directors believes it will have available Early Childhood and School Ready Funds grant money to be allocated in Appanoose, Davis, Lucas and Monroe County for the period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The Board’s priorities in allocating this money are consistent with those defined in federal legislation and Iowa Administrative rules as follows:
Enhancing quality child care capacity in support of parent capability to obtain or retain employment. Developing and implementing a community based comprehensive program to improve the school readiness of children.
The Board supports State of Iowa Early Childhood Iowa efforts to achieve results in the five broad areas of Healthy Children, Children Ready to Succeed in School, Safe and Supportive Communities, Secure and Nurturing Families, and Secure and Nurturing Child Care Environments.
In support of these objectives, the Board has identified three broad priorities for meeting the needs of young children and their families in the Appanoose, Davis, Lucas, and Monroe areas.
Children Ready for School
· All children will have access to quality, healthy, developmentally appropriate preschool.
· Children will be healthy and well adjusted.
Healthy Secure and Nurturing Families
· Parenting practices in families will prepare children to reach their fullest potential
· Children will be safe at home
· Families will be able to support the development of children
· Children will receive appropriate health care at all stages of their life.
· Increased health status of children 0-5 (Emotional, Social, Physical and Intellectual)
Secure and Nurturing Child Care Environments
· Professional development opportunities for child care providers and preschools
· Quality child care environments will be accessible to all families
· Quality child care environments will support the growth and development of children
· Children will be safe in child care
· Child care environments will be healthy
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Eligible applicants: Individuals or agencies engaged in activities that support children prenatal to age 5 and their families who reside in Appanoose County, Davis County, Lucas County or Monroe County. Public and private school district applicants must have their principal administrative office located in Appanoose County, Davis County, Lucas County or Monroe County. Other instructions and information can be found in the application.
Enhancing quality child care capacity in support of parent capability to obtain or retain employment. Developing and implementing a community based comprehensive program to improve the school readiness of children.
The Board supports State of Iowa Early Childhood Iowa efforts to achieve results in the five broad areas of Healthy Children, Children Ready to Succeed in School, Safe and Supportive Communities, Secure and Nurturing Families, and Secure and Nurturing Child Care Environments.
In support of these objectives, the Board has identified three broad priorities for meeting the needs of young children and their families in the Appanoose, Davis, Lucas, and Monroe areas.
Children Ready for School
· All children will have access to quality, healthy, developmentally appropriate preschool.
· Children will be healthy and well adjusted.
Healthy Secure and Nurturing Families
· Parenting practices in families will prepare children to reach their fullest potential
· Children will be safe at home
· Families will be able to support the development of children
· Children will receive appropriate health care at all stages of their life.
· Increased health status of children 0-5 (Emotional, Social, Physical and Intellectual)
Secure and Nurturing Child Care Environments
· Professional development opportunities for child care providers and preschools
· Quality child care environments will be accessible to all families
· Quality child care environments will support the growth and development of children
· Children will be safe in child care
· Child care environments will be healthy
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Eligible applicants: Individuals or agencies engaged in activities that support children prenatal to age 5 and their families who reside in Appanoose County, Davis County, Lucas County or Monroe County. Public and private school district applicants must have their principal administrative office located in Appanoose County, Davis County, Lucas County or Monroe County. Other instructions and information can be found in the application.
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The application is below, NEW: There is an optional Excel spreadsheet for the Budget Detail page only. You can submit this instead of filling out Application-Page 4 in Microsoft Word.
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Funding Application