The Elaine Clark Center

The Elaine Clark Center Serving Metro Atlanta children and families of all abilities since 1969!

This is it. No, really.I’ve talked a lot about the Frank Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund.I’ve talked about why scholarsh...
09/04/2026

This is it. No, really.

I’ve talked a lot about the Frank Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund.

I’ve talked about why scholarships matter to families — helping bridge the gap between what they can afford and the care their child needs, especially during times of financial strain.

I’ve talked about how donations make up more than 30% of The Elaine Clark Center’s funding and why every gift, no matter the size, matters.

But what I haven’t said enough is thank you.

Thank you for supporting ECC — whether you volunteer, donate, share a post, attend an event, or simply tell someone about the work we do.

All of those things bring awareness, understanding, and life to the vision Frank Clark had for his very special daughter, Elaine.

And we are grateful you are part of it.

Donations of every size matter.Everyone always says that, and to be honest, it’s true.At The Elaine Clark Center, more t...
09/03/2026

Donations of every size matter.

Everyone always says that, and to be honest, it’s true.

At The Elaine Clark Center, more than 30% of our funding comes from donations. That support helps make scholarships possible for students and families who need them.

So yes, your donation helps.

Whether it is $10, $100, or $1,000, it becomes part of the funding that helps families stay connected to ECC and the services their child relies on.

Will you support us? https://www.elaineclarkcenter.org/frank-clark-memorial-scholarship-fund

Scholarships protect continuity.Family members lose jobs. Someone gets sick. Unexpected expenses happen. Any number of c...
09/02/2026

Scholarships protect continuity.

Family members lose jobs. Someone gets sick. Unexpected expenses happen. Any number of circumstances can affect a family’s ability to pay tuition at The Elaine Clark Center.

That is when the Frank Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund can step in — helping families through a difficult season and allowing their child to continue receiving the care, education, and support they rely on.

For children and young adults, continuity matters. Familiar routines, trusted relationships, and consistent support can make a meaningful difference.

Scholarships help make sure a temporary financial hardship does not have to become an interruption in care. Consider donating today https://www.elaineclarkcenter.org/frank-clark-memorial-scholarship-fund

Scholarships exist because families may need ECC even when tuition does not fit neatly into the household budget.Parents...
09/01/2026

Scholarships exist because families may need ECC even when tuition does not fit neatly into the household budget.

Parents have to work. Children need care. And some children need a level of support that not every childcare program is equipped to provide.

ECC’s tuition is comparable to other childcare programs, but for some families, ECC comes after other options have not worked. Their child may have been asked to leave another program because their behavior, communication needs, or level of support was considered “too much.”

For those families, ECC can become the place where their child is understood, supported, and included.

Scholarships help ensure that tuition does not become one more barrier after a family has already worked so hard to find the right place for their child.

Your donation helps bridge that gap. Learn more about the Frank Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund: https://www.elaineclarkcenter.org/frank-clark-memorial-scholarship-fund

Scholarships are supported by your donations.For some families, the services their child needs can stretch beyond what t...
08/31/2026

Scholarships are supported by your donations.

For some families, the services their child needs can stretch beyond what their budget can manage. Scholarships help bridge that gap so families can continue receiving support without having to choose between their child’s needs and next month’s tuition bill.

Every gift matters.

Whether you give $10, $100, or $1,000, your donation becomes part of the support that keeps children and families connected to the services they depend on at the Elaine Clark Center.

Your generosity helps make sure financial circumstances don’t stand in the way of a child getting the care and support they need.

As children grow, some families eventually leave the Elaine Clark Center. Parents often say their families are in a wond...
08/28/2026

As children grow, some families eventually leave the Elaine Clark Center. Parents often say their families are in a wonderful place—and credit much of that progress to the support they received during their child’s early years at ECC.

Today, approximately 30% of ECC families receive scholarship assistance.

The Frank Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund helps ensure the next family can begin or continue its ECC journey, regardless of what it can afford.

Will you help?

https://www.elaineclarkcenter.org/frank-clark-memorial-scholarship-fund

Scholarship assistance does not always last forever.For some families, it provides help during the years they need it mo...
08/27/2026

Scholarship assistance does not always last forever.

For some families, it provides help during the years they need it most. Parents have time to grow their careers and build greater financial stability.

Sometimes scholarships bridge the gap when unexpected financial burdens hit a family. Eventually, many families no longer need assistance.

The Frank Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund can be the bridge that helps a family reach firmer ground.

https://www.elaineclarkcenter.org/frank-clark-memorial-scholarship-fund

Parents need to work. Children with special needs require care, appointments, and therapy.At ECC, children’s therapists ...
08/25/2026

Parents need to work. Children with special needs require care, appointments, and therapy.

At ECC, children’s therapists can work with them right at the Center. A partial scholarship helps make that support affordable.

The Frank Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund does more than help pay tuition. It gives families time, stability, and room to find their footing to a create a great family life.

https://www.elaineclarkcenter.org/frank-clark-memorial-scholarship-fund

Parents pay tuition at the Elaine Clark Center. But tuition alone does not cover everything it takes to provide ECC’s in...
08/24/2026

Parents pay tuition at the Elaine Clark Center. But tuition alone does not cover everything it takes to provide ECC’s individualized care and support.

When that cost exceeds what a family can afford, the Frank Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund helps fill the gap.

That is how many families begin their journey at ECC—and why donations to the fund matter.

https://www.elaineclarkcenter.org/frank-clark-memorial-scholarship-fund

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5130 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Chamblee, GA
30341

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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