TESTIMONIALS
Ethan is a 12-year-old boy and presents with learning deficits, negative self-confidence and co-dependency on academic skills and problem solving. Last summer he struggled to get through a full day and was often picked up early due to his behavior and ability to remain engaged and in control. This year Ethan has participated in Khan Academy, reading buddies, DEAR and STEAM. Ethan is now able to complete homework at the club, attend to small group reading, and behave during quiet reading center time! His mother has commented on his behavior at home improving and she also noted he was making social gains by having more friends and less conflicts with his siblings. We believe that our methods and mixture of academics, mentoring, and stable positive environment help so many youngsters just like Ethan every day!
– Current ECF Member
Lamar is a 21-year-old staff member he said he couldn’t remember the last time he chose to pick up a book during his personal free time. At first, he said he thought drop everything and read was silly and should only be for the kids. Once he understood that by him modeling reading a book in a positive way and how it influences children, he became more open to the process. Lamar has grown to look forward to this daily time and says that he feels like it is almost like therapy- “it’s a nice break in the day for me although I’m still working- we can all just chill and relax together, I think everyone should do this.”
– Current ECF Member