Aug 17, 2019 Join ECS and Safe Future Foundation for a Community Baby Shower.
September 4, 2024
2020 Storybook Drive-In: Reading Under the Stars
Oct 11, 2020 Ocala Drive-In 7-9pm AdmissionAll Children 5 & Under: FREEHead Start/Early Head Start Families: Free with ECS VoucherMembers of the public: Adults $6 | Children (6-12) $3 Come enjoy a starry night of family fun! Episcopal Children’s Services Storybook Drive-In: Reading Under the Stars at the Ocala Drive-In Theater, October 11th from 7 […]
January 18, 2024
Dr. Natalya Bannister Roby and Lauren Weedon Hopkins Appear on First Coast Living
Dr. Natalya Bannister Roby and Lauren Weedon Hopkins Talk Wine Women & Shoes 2024 ECS CEO Dr. Roby and Chief Development Officer Lauren Weedon Hopkins talk with First Coast Living host Jordan Wilkerson about new beginnings at ECS and Wine Women & Shoes Jax 2024. Newsroom

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 […]
May 2, 2023
Episcopal Children’s Services Chief Executive Officer Announces Retirement
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 1, 2023 – Following a long career of public service and leadership, Chief Executive Officer Connie Stophel has announced her retirement from Episcopal Children’s Services (ECS), the second largest nonprofit in Northeast Florida. Connie has informed the board of trustees of her decision to retire at the end of 2023. Since 2003 […]
February 10, 2023
Episcopal Children’s Services Celebrates the 2022 Florida Head Start Association Award Winners
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., February 10, 2023 – Episcopal Children’s Services (ECS) celebrated the winners of the 2022 Florida Head Start Association awards on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the Hard Rock hotel in Daytona Beach, Florida. The luncheon was originally scheduled to take place in October of 2022, however due extenuating circumstances, the event was rescheduled. […]
October 18, 2022
Episcopal Children’s Services Announces the 2022 Florida Head Start Association Award Winners
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., October 18, 2022 – Episcopal Children’s Services (ECS) is honored to announce the 2022 Florida Head Start Association (FHSA) winners, a high honor recognizing the achievement and highlighting the outstanding and vital work of the Head Start and Early Head Start community. These awards acknowledge parents, volunteers, employees, alumni and community partners. Of […]
August 30, 2022
New Head Start Center Opens In Southwest Alachua County Providing Quality Early Learning Services to Residents
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., August 30, 2022 – The newest Episcopal Children’s Services Head Start Child Care Partner (CCP) center opened their doors yesterday to the residents of Newberry, Florida. I Rise Performing Kids Academy is now enrolling for Head Start services for children and families in Southwest Alachua County. I Rise Performing Kids Academy held an […]
June 8, 2022
FHSA Welcomes ECS Chief Administrative Officer Temple DePlato As Its Newest Elected Member of the Board of Directors
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 8, 2022 – Episcopal Children’s Services is pleased to announce the election of Chief Administrative Officer, Temple DePlato to the Florida Head Start Association’s (FHSA) Board of Directors. DePlato was elected to fill the seat of Mary Grace Romo who was recently promoted to another position. DePlato will serve with 13 other […]