GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – TV20 employees joined a North Central Florida group to celebrate their love of reading. Anchor Kristin Chase, Meteorologist Bradley Benoit, and Reporter Hawah Ezell read at an event hosted by ECS4Kids on Thursday. The purpose of “Celebrate Literacy Week” is to raise awareness about the importance of reading. With events like […]
October 17, 2024
WCJB TV20 announces community partnership with ECS4Kids (Episcopal Children’s Services)
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – WCJB TV20 announced a new community partnership with ECS4Kids (Episcopal Children’s Services). The announcement comes as the organization opens a new administration office in downtown Gainesville. The new ECS4Kids branch will serve as a second location to its main branch in Jacksonville. It will provide more opportunities and services to the […]
September 24, 2024
As Featured in the Local Media
Episcopal Children’s Services Parent Outreach Campaign Episcopal Children’s Services on River City Live April 2022 https://www.news4jax.com/river-city-live/2022/04/27/how-to-set-your-child-up-with-a-strong-foundation-for-educational-success Episcopal Children’s Services on First Coast Living May 2022 https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/entertainment/television/first-coast-living/episcopal-childrens-services-helps-families-ensure-their-children-enter-school-ready-to-learn-fcl-may-24-2022/77-6c0c4ff4-7a1c-46c0-b3be-2f86a77c041c
September 24, 2024
Chief Executive Officer Transition
After 34 years at Episcopal Children’s Services, Chief Executive Officer Connie Stophel has announced her retirement. Read and view Board Chair Thabata Ford’s message along with Connie’s video announcement below. “I’m grateful to have served the community for 30+ years.” https://youtu.be/2Ps00CYB2Yc Dear Friends, As the President of the Board of Trustees of Episcopal Children’s Services, […]

September 22, 2024
Episcopal Children’s Services Celebrates the 2022 Florida Head Start Association Award Winners
Autumn Tomas 2022 FHSA Administrator of the Year Autumn’s connection to Head Start began in 1998 when her first son, Markus was three years old and she enrolled him in a Head Start classroom. When she moved to Jacksonville she was thrilled when she found an opportunity to work in the Head Start/ Early Head […]

January 10, 2024
New CEO Named at One of Florida’s Largest Youth Service Non-Profits
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., January 11, 2024 – Episcopal Children’s Services (ECS), a leader in early childhood education in North and Central Florida, is pleased to welcome Dr. Natalya Bannister Roby as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 16, 2024. ECS is a leader in early childhood education, serving thousands of children and their families throughout […]