For many, the holidays mean shopping for loved ones, decorating, and family outings. But for the families we serve at ECS4Kids, that picture-perfect experience can feel out of reach. Parents are working hard to meet basic needs and may not have the time or resources to create those cozy holiday moments. Thankfully, this season often […]

The Clark/Johnson family began their journey with ECS4Kids during the 2023–2024 school year in the Home-Based Program. From the start, Elyshia and Brandon showed a strong commitment to their son Benayah’s growth and development. Their teamwork as co-parents has been an inspiration to everyone who has worked with them. In November 2024, Benayah transitioned from […]

The first day of school can be tough for our little ones — new rooms, new faces, and time away from their family. But recently at our Westside Center, Na’riyah’s first day was wrapped in love. At first Ms. Jennifer spent dedicated time with Na’riyah. Then she had some time to get familiar with all […]

In today’s classrooms, digital literacy is no longer a luxury. It is a necessity. By the time children reach kindergarten, they are expected to use tablets, complete online assessments, and engage with interactive learning platforms. For children growing up in poverty, this expectation can be a major hurdle. Without early exposure to technology, they begin […]

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 […]