Year: 2025

At ECS4Kids, we know that the most effective way to advocate for early childhood education is by inviting others to experience it firsthand. That’s why we organize legislative tours at our early learning centers across the state. These visits offer elected officials a unique opportunity to see the impact of our work in their own […]

For Yolanda, a single mother of six, the path to stability has been anything but easy. But with resilience, determination, and the support of ECS4Kids’ Eustis Head Start, she’s been steadily building a brighter future for her family—one milestone at a time. Her youngest son, 2-year-old John, is enrolled in Eustis Head Start, where he’s […]

At ECS4Kids, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed—regardless of their circumstances. That’s why we combine high-quality early education with wraparound family support to not only prepare children for school, but to empower entire families to break the cycle of poverty and build brighter futures. This summer, we launched our Summer Bridge […]

This past Saturday, families from across Jacksonville came together for a one-of-a-kind literacy adventure at the Wild Reading Safari, hosted by ECS4Kids in partnership with the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. The zoo was a little rainy, but buzzing with excitement, storytelling, music, movement, and meaningful connections—all designed to spark a love of reading and support […]

New $5.8 million grant extends service area into 10 Georgia counties ECS4Kids, the Southeast’s leading early childhood education provider, today announced its expansion into Georgia, marking the first time the organization will be delivering quality services outside the Sunshine State. The expansion represents another significant milestone in ECS4Kids’ nearly 60-year history of serving vulnerable children […]

Did you hear that ECS4Kids is expanding in Duval County? We’re honored to serve even more children and families through Head Start and now you can support this life-altering mission and rep the home team! Grab your Jaguars tickets through the Give & Go program and select Episcopal Children’s Services from the dropdown and a […]

Episcopal Children’s Services’ (ECS4Kids) Wild Reading Safari (WRS) is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together hundreds of families served by Head Start for a day of fun, learning, and critical resource connection—all at no cost to participants. Hosted at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, WRS is more than a celebration of literacy; it’s a trusted, […]

ECS4Kids Awarded $14 Million Grant to Provide Head Start in Duval County New contract makes ECS4Kids one of the largest early learning providers in Florida Jacksonville, Fla. (July 23, 2025) – ECS4Kids has been awarded a $14,283,250 federal grant to deliver Head Start services to more than 800 students and their families in Duval County. […]

ECS4Kids CEO Natalya Roby Selected for Leadership Florida’s Prestigious Cornerstone Class 43 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today ECS4Kids, one of Florida’s largest and most impactful youth service organizations, announced President and CEO Dr. Natalya Roby has been selected for the 43rd class of Leadership Florida’s Cornerstone program—an esteemed statewide initiative that connects and empowers influential leaders […]

Hundreds of guests slipped into their most fashionable shoes at Wine Women & Shoes Jacksonville 2025 for an evening of shopping and fun, all while supporting the mission of ECS4Kids. The community in the the Northeast Florida area gathered at Timuquana Country Club on April 10, 2025, to raise thousands to support children and families. […]