Empower Children For Success (ECFS) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency by Candid (formerly GuideStar), the nonprofit sector’s highest level of recognition for openness and accountability.

This prestigious recognition highlights ECFS’s strong governance, fiscal integrity, and measurable social impact, placing the organization among a select group of nonprofits that meet the most rigorous transparency standards.

“At ECFS, we believe that transparency is the foundation of trust and impact,” said Marites MacLean, President of Empower Children For Success. “Earning the Platinum Seal reflects our commitment to integrity and accountability. It shows our families, partners, and funders that we are using every resource wisely to create meaningful change for children and families.”

ECFS’s verified Candid profile includes detailed data on leadership, strategic goals, metrics, financials, and programs. The Platinum Seal enhances ECFS’s visibility to funders, partners, and collaborators seeking effective, data-driven organizations.

“Transparency isn’t just a badge. It’s how we show our communities that we’re accountable, effective, and dedicated to long-term impact,” added MacLean.

About Empower Children For Success

Empower Children For Success (ECFS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in North Central Massachusetts dedicated to strengthening early childhood care systems through education, advocacy, and trauma-informed family support. Learn more at https://empowerchildrenforsuccess.org.

About Candid’s Seals

Candid’s Seals of Transparency are awarded to nonprofits that share detailed information publicly. The Platinum Seal is the highest designation, representing full, verified disclosure of an organization’s mission, metrics, and results. Learn more at https://candid.org.