Highlights from Our Impact Report

ECH’s Impact Report is our annual recap of the successes of our clients and our programs from the previous year. We are excited to share these highlights from our 2024 document:

  • Dedicated in April 2024, the William N. Dill Youth Development Center houses 30 young people
    in our Residential Treatment program.
  • Our Foster Care team helped 189 children find their forever homes.
  • ECH was re-accredited by the Council on Accreditation, affirming our adherence to industry best practices.
  • 73% of residents who left the Residential Treatment program were discharged to a less restrictive setting.
  • 475 children’s wishes were granted with over 6,000 gifts received during our holiday campaign.
  • 43% of day students in the ECH School successfully transitioned to a less restricted school environment.
  • 11 youth in the St. Louis and Kansas City Steppingstone programs received their high school diplomas in 2024 and 3 enrolled in higher education programs.

Download the 2024 Impact Report