Building a Resilient Connected Community

Last month, ECS staff gathered at the MAAC Community Room for "Building a Resilient Connected Community", a powerful Conscious Discipline training led by instructor Amy Speidel.

Over three days, Site Supervisors, Teachers, Inclusion Technicians, Home Visitors, Child Development Specialists, and managers gained tools to overcome challenges, strengthen relationships, and build a brighter future for the children and families we serve.

ECS staff gathered for an impactful training session. August 2025.

C-HRT Safe Haven Gives Michelle a Second Chance

C-HRT provides Michelle a safe place to recover. February 2025.

Michelle, a resident of C-HRT Safe Haven, faced a string of heartbreaks; the frightening reality of homelessness, a debilitating substance use disorder, and the loss of her husband to an overdose. Fortunately, in the wake of these challenges, she found C-HRT Safe Haven, which has given her stability, care, and hope for the future.

Watch Michelle’s video to hear her tell her story and visit C-HRT Safe Haven to learn more about the life changing transitional housing program.

PLF Back-to-School Resource Fair

Children enjoy a beautiful day the resource fair. June 2025.

Thank you to everyone who joined us recently at Montgomery-Waller Park for the first ECS Para Las Familias Back-to-School Resource Fair.

Families enjoyed a day of connection, support, and fun while gearing up for a strong start to the school year.

Children receive supportive resources like Comfort Cubs at the event. June 2025.

Thank you to our vendors, partners, and especially The Comfort Cub for sharing valuable resources including therapeutic bears which offered comfort, healing, and care to families in need.

And a special thank you as well to Councilmember Vivian Moreno for her community engagement and continued support.

Councilmember Moreno delivers a speech to the resource fair crowd. June 2025.

PLF staff enjoy the fair and offer information to families. June 2025.

ECS Leadership Attends Congressional Luncheon

(From left to right) Dir. of Communications and Advocacy Adrienne Wilkerson, Dir. of Development Tim Whipple, and CEO Elizabeth (Fitzsimons) Wilberg make ECS’ voice heard at luncheon. June 2025.

Earlier this week, ECS leadership attended the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Congressional Luncheon.

Regional leaders and elected officials came together for a thoughtful discussion on healthcare, childcare, housing, border infrastructure, and the economy.

Thank you to the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce for convening this important event for our community.