by Leann Swims | March 1, 2025 | Featured, Organization Updates
Please Join Us! We’re looking forward to seeing you on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at ilani’s Cowlitz Ballroom for Educational Opportunities for Children & Families’ (EOCF) largest in-person event of the year Color Their Worlds: Gala & Auction....
by Leann Swims | February 20, 2025 | Organization Updates
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by Leann Swims | February 19, 2025 | Organization Updates
#HappyBirthdayHeadStart This year, we celebrate a milestone that has shaped generations—Head Start is turning 60! Since 1965, Head Start has been a beacon of opportunity, providing early learning, health, and family support to millions of children and families across...
by Leann Swims | February 18, 2025 | Featured, Staff Spotlight
Rising to the Challenge Cheryl Hamilton has made a meaningful difference in the lives of her colleagues as well as countless children and families. As she looks back on her time at EOCF, she reflects on her many achievements before stepping into retirement. After...
by Leann Swims | December 27, 2024 | Organization Updates
Spreading Winter Cheer Brrr! It’s been a busy winter at EOCF, but we’ve warmed things up with some fantastic events for our kiddos and their families. We’re all about building community here in Southwest Washington, and these events were the perfect way to bring...
by Leann Swims | December 17, 2024 | Organization Updates
Big News! We’re on the Move! As of December 2024, our headquarters has officially moved—a significant milestone in our journey toward securing a brighter future for EOCF and the communities we serve. By the end of December, all staff from our former location will have...
by Leann Swims | November 21, 2024 | Community Impact, Organization Updates
The Ruby Bridges Early Learning Center stands as a beacon of hope and progress in the community, honoring the legacy of Ruby Bridges, who broke racial barriers in education. This center plays a vital role in providing young children with a nurturing environment for...
by Sarah Cooke | August 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Early childhood education, specifically preschool programs and parent support programs like EOCF’s, play a crucial role in supporting multi-generational change and have a significant impact on children’s development and future success. Here’s why:...
by Sarah Cooke | September 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
55 Years of Impact Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) is a leading provider of Early Childhood Education and Family Resources throughout Southwest Washington, striving to connect, empower, and transform the communities they serve. In...
by Sarah Cooke | January 28, 2022 | Featured, Staff Spotlight
Commitment to the Mission Inspiring fellow employees and changing the lives of many children and families, Cary Moore looks back at her successes here at EOCF before taking her next step into retirement. Cary began her 35-year career at EOCF as a Classroom Teacher in...
