HOW WE IMPACT THE COMMUNITY


WHAT’S OUR FOCUS

We provide more than $36 million in health and human services in the areas of homelessness, mental health, substance use disorder treatment, and early childhood education to more than 7,000 clients in the San Diego region.

ECS Head Start celebrates recognition from CA State Senator Steven Padilla and U.S. Representative Juan Vargas at the Family Engagement Center Grand Opening. August 2024. 


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OUR COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS

ECS programs support and engage our clients through:

  • Wraparound Services: Trauma-informed, strengths-based, needs-driven approach.

  • Parenting Tools: Support for children with disabilities and pregnant women.

  • Behavioral Health Support: For family well-being.

We tackle the root issues of substance use, homelessness, and poverty through:

  • Emergency Help, Transitional Housing, and Behavioral & Mental Health Care

Furthermore, we are dedicated advocates for policies that promote social justice and support vulnerable populations.


At ECS Head Start, our excellent, caring teachers are why families trust us to provide a safe, nurturing environment that supports every aspect of their child’s growth. And with the opening of our Family Engagement Center, we’re expanding that support—offering essentials like diapers, clothing, and educational resources. At ECS, we’re dedicated to helping families thrive.
— Elizabeth Fitzsimons, CEO