Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF)

Join Us for the Produce Pals Program at the Vancouver Farmers Market! Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 25th, from 9 am to 3 pm, and head over to Esther Short Park for a fun-filled day! We're excited to be a part of the Produce Pals Program—a fantastic opportunity for kids to dive into the world of fresh, local produce and learn about the importance of healthy eating. Produce Pals is designed to introduce children to the wonders of our local food system. Kids will gain a deeper appreciation for the food on their plates through interactive conversations with farmers, engaging educational games, hands-on demonstrations, and the chance to explore new and exciting fruits and vegetables. After completing a series of fun activities, each child will earn a $4 token to spend on produce at the market. This empowers them to make their own healthy shopping choices and helps support our local farmers by increasing sales. Our ERSEA team will be present and ready to engage with families and share valuable resources. Don’t miss this chance to connect with us and learn more about how we’re supporting the community. See you at Esther Short Park on Sunday, August 25th! #EOCF #Education #ProducePals #VancouverFarmersMarket

On Senior Citizen's Day, we celebrate the wisdom, stories, and love that our elders bring into our lives. It's important for children to honor and connect with older generations, learn valuable life lessons, and build bonds that enrich their understanding of community and respect. At EOCF, we encourage children to take time today to appreciate and celebrate the seniors who have paved the way for a brighter future. 💛 #SeniorCitizensDay #EOCF #Education

Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we honor the incredible potential of every child. At EOCF, we’re dedicated to nurturing that potential by providing educational opportunities that empower children to grow, learn, and thrive. Every child deserves a chance to succeed, and together, we can build a future where every child's dreams are within reach. #WorldHumanitarianDay #EOCF #Education #PreK

We’re thrilled to announce that EOCF will have a table at the highly anticipated PDDBM Open House! This event is a fantastic opportunity for families to explore enriching afterschool activities tailored to children of color. The PDDBM after-school programs are designed to ignite creativity and build essential skills. They offer exciting opportunities in fashion, film, and journalism. Best of all, these programs are completely free for income-eligible families, ensuring every child has the chance to shine. You’re invited to a FREE open house at the Bridgeview Resource Center on two convenient dates: 📌 Saturday, August 24th, from 1 pm to 3 pm 📌 Monday, August 26th, from 6 pm to 8 pm This open house is packed with fun and informative activities for the whole family! Mark your calendars and join us at the Bridgeview Resource Center for a day (or evening!) of discovery, fun, and community connection. We can’t wait to see you there! #EOCF #PreK #Preschool

Our Ninety Ninth Street Head Start preschoolers are demonstrating their creativity and developing their fine motor skills by painting colorful designs on the windows! Did you know? Art promotes social and emotional well-being allowing children to express their emotions and feelings in a healthy way, and helps them to learn empathy. 📷 Thank you Teacher Sara for the amazing photo! #NowEnrolling #Preschool #Childcare #HeadStart

CONGRATULATIONS to our Rising Kindergarteners! EOCF celebrated more than 500 children transitioning from our programs to kindergarten this year! Of 532 families surveyed this spring, more than 98% agree that thanks to EOCF their child is prepared for kindergarten, and more than 99% feel that EOCF has positively impacted their child/family. #NowEnrolling #PreK #Childcare #HeadStart #EarlyHeadStart #ECEAP

For the first time since 2019, EOCF staff and their families – including fur babies - gathered on a Saturday at Vancouver Lake Park to recognize and celebrate each other for the incredible work we do! It was a FUN day filled with delicious food from Anahi's Tamales, photo booth, games including cornhole courtesy of iQ Credit Union and makers space courtesy of the Columbia Play Project . A special THANK YOU to iQ Credit Union for their generous sponsorship of this event, the Columbia Play Project, and the local business community for their generous donations to our staff raffle! #StaffAppreciation #EOCF #Education #PreK

Mark your calendars for Saturday August 17th, from 11 am to 2 pm! You're invited to join us at LeRoy Haagen Memorial Park for a fantastic Family Reunification Event sponsored by the Washington State Department of Children Youth and Families. Join our outreach team to learn more about EOCF's services, to celebrate families who have successfully reunited with their children, and the amazing caseworkers and foster parents who make it all possible! Plan on an awesome day filled with resource table bingo, raffles every 15 minutes, delicious food, and inspiring guest speakers. The Columbia Play Project and other community partners will be present for fun, free haircuts for the kiddos, balloon artists, and face painting! Be sure to check out the donation table, where vendors can contribute items for families to take home. See you there! #NowEnrolling #Preschool #Childcare #waDCYF

EOCF’s Full-Day, Full-Year preschool classes enjoyed a day of learning through play at Field Day! Children applied their fine and gross motor skills by navigating an obstacle course, creating streamers, experimenting with water and colors, learning about the weather, and, of course, playing with bubbles and equipment on the playground. For some children, riding the bus for the first time was the highlight of their day! What are you doing to learn through play this summer? #NowEnrolling #Preschool #Childcare #EOCF

Special THANK YOU to Los Pepe's Woodland for hosting our annual Policy Council dinner! Your partnership and support is appreciated! Policy Council is a critical component of EOCF's leadership structure. When Head Start began in 1965, its founders understood that parents are essential partners in educating young children. They felt parents should help decide how Head Start services can most benefit their family and other families in the community. Head Start created the Policy Council as a formal leadership and policy-making role for parents. Through the Policy Council, parents have a voice in decisions about how the program spends money, what children do in their classrooms, and how the program works with community partners. Learn more about Policy Council here! https://loom.ly/gbcQkGQ #EOCF #PreK #HeadStart #EarlyHeadStart