Events

Access to healthcare matters, especially in a child’s earliest years. According to the CDC, nearly 16% of adults living below the federal poverty level lack reliable transportation—a major barrier to essential care. To help bridge this gap, our partnership with Estella Byrd Whitman Community Health Center (EBWCHC) provides families at our Skylark, TGC, and home-based […]

Approximately 850 of our center staff convened in four regions across two states in preparation for the 2026-27 school year for two full days of interactive training. Through hands-on experiences, participants distinguished between product art and process art while connecting relevant ECS4Kids policies to high-quality instructional interactions and authentic child observations. The session reinforced how […]

In Jenkins County, more than 1 in 4 children face food insecurity. During the summer months, when school cafeterias close, many families lose access to a reliable source of daily meals. That’s why ECS4Kids is proud to serve as a distribution hub for Golden Harvest Food Bank, helping bring nutritious food directly to the families […]

Learning doesn’t have to stop when the school year ends. At ECS4Kids, Summer Bridge keeps Head Start children engaged through hands-on activities that strengthen academic, social, emotional, and even physical development while preparing them for future success! Each activity is designed with a purpose. Through a magnetic fishing game, children develop fine motor skills, hand-eye […]

Learning about safety isn’t limited to a classroom. Sometimes the best lessons happen through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences. At Pop Up Safety Town and Safe Kids Day, children and families had the opportunity to learn important life-saving skills through interactive activities focused on pedestrian awareness, water safety, dog bite prevention, fire and home safety, […]

On May 14, ECS4Kids debuted Color the Future, a reimagined gala experience built to feel like the joyful, creative spirit found in ECS4Kids classrooms: bright, fun, interactive, and full of heart. The evening was a meaningful celebration of 60 years of impact and a successful start to a year of anniversary stories and moments still […]

A joyful, art filled celebration of 60 years of ECS4Kids ECS4Kids is celebrating 60 years of creating generational success through early childhood education with the inaugural Color The Future Gala. This is not a typical gala. It is a playful and immersive experience that mirrors the joy and creativity found in our classrooms. Feel the […]

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 and a portion of your […]

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, […]

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. […]