Year: 2025

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. […]

“A leader thrives on purpose, guided by love, strength, and an unwavering commitment to making the world better.” -– Katrina McGriff We met the McGriff family in February 2019 when dad came in to apply for the program for his then 1 year old, Le’aja, and 2 ½ year old, LE’Roman.  Leroy was looking to […]

“ECS4Kids is supporting me and helping me to be successful with my kids and family.” -– Shatavia Wiggins Shatavia Wiggins is a single mother of two boys, King Richardson (4) and Sincere Johnson (2). We first met Shatavia in March of 2022 when she arrived at Gainesville Early Head Start to apply for King.  She […]