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Celebrating 60 years of leadership in early education and family support, Episcopal Children’s Services (ECS4Kids) brought back its Children’s Champion Awards to honor individuals and organizations whose leadership, advocacy and volunteer service have expanded opportunities for children and families across Florida and Georgia. The October 29th event brought together leaders from government, business, education and […]

ECS4Kids envisions a community where early education and multi-generational family support drive progress and innovation. We recently sat down with Chandara Kim who transitioned from a staff member who helped to cast that vision to other families to being a full-time parent and graduate student who received the services and resources she spent years sharing […]

ECS4Kids families and community members gathered at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens on Oct. 17 for Wild Reading Safari, a morning filled with books, music, movement and plenty of smiles. The free, family-friendly event celebrated the joy of reading and gave young children a chance to experience some of their favorite stories in a new way. […]

A child’s health and ability to learn are closely connected. When a young child struggles to see, hear or manage physical discomfort, those challenges can affect their focus, behavior and participation in the classroom. Sometimes, children are too young to recognize or communicate what is wrong, making it especially important for the adults around them […]

For families raising young children with special needs, everyday life can require extra planning. A trip to the grocery store, a visit to the library or getting out the door in the morning may not feel simple when a child needs more time, preparation or support to move through the day. Jessica Bone, Senior Director […]

ECS4Kids is proud to partner with FLAEYC to host October’s Pre-Conference session for leaders, featuring our President & CEO Dr. Bannister Roby! Register now to support our presenting leadership team including Child Wellness (Disabilities & Behavioral Health), Education, and Professional Development, and pick up practical behavior management strategies! 

Books are taking a walk on the wild side this October. ECS4Kids is bringing families, stories and some familiar Jacksonville faces together for Wild Reading Safari, a morning of reading and family fun at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens on Saturday, October 17. From 10 a.m. to noon, families can enjoy stories read by local celebrity […]

For the past 60 years, ECS4Kids has walked hand-in-hand with the community we serve as we strive to provide quality early learning as a means to create multi-generational impact for our families. And this would not be possible with the dedicated support of volunteers like Jennifer Parker! She took a quick break from reading to […]

ECS4Kids grew by 108 tiny feet following the recent ribbon cutting for our Good Shepherd center! What made this ribbon cutting especially meaningful was that it wasn’t ECS4Kids introducing a new partnership. It was a reunion with an old friend. Good Shepherd has served ECS4Kids families in the past, and we’re excited to welcome the […]

Understanding Special Needs and Early Intervention When a child is young, every milestone matters. A first word. A reach. A crawl. A first step.  Each of these moments helps build the foundation for what comes next. When a child is delayed in reaching a developmental milestone, it does not mean something is wrong with them. […]