NCCF - The National Center for Children and Families

10/29/2026

Give the gift of a full table. 🦃🧡

This season, no family should have to worry about how they will provide a holiday meal. You can help us ensure hundreds of local families have everything they need to gather, connect, and celebrate.

Whether you drop off high-priority grocery staples in person, shop directly from our online registries, or make a financial contribution, your support makes an immediate difference for a family in need.

⏳ The deadline to donate is November 20.

👉 Click here to see our shopping list, learn how to donate, and help fill a plate today: https://nccf-cares.org/thanksgiving/

10/26/2026

What a great night! Thanks to our amazing co-hosts Doug & Shelton.

Had an amazing time hosting the NCCF Gala tonight with my new buddy Shelton! This is such a great organization and one my family and I donate a lot of our time. Please donate if you are able and read up on them here. https://nccf-cares.org/

10/23/2026

It’s in the quiet, everyday routines like this where you see the true heart of a foster parent. Always ready, always welcoming. 🧡



Credit: Peter Mutabazi (www.instagram.com/fosterdadflipper)

10/21/2026

Studies show that volunteering lowers your risk of heart disease, helps maintain a healthy weight, reduces healthcare costs, and increases happiness.

Start your NCCF volunteering journey by clicking here: https://nccf-cares.org/volunteer/

Credits: High Net Purpose™️ (www.instagram.com/highnetpurpose)

10/21/2026

Who knew that strawberries could mean so much to ?

🎥 Christy Giordano (www.instagram.com/christygior)

10/16/2026

The families we serve show immense courage simply by walking through our doors and asking for support. Society often teaches us to carry our burdens alone, but we believe that true strength is found in community.

When you become a monthly donor for as little as $25 a month, you stand beside these families, proving that they don't have to face their hardest moments alone.

Click here to join our community of monthly supporters: https://nccf-cares.org/support-the-neediest-kids/

10/15/2026

A child cannot focus on learning if they're worried about basic necessities.

Check out this video of TNK Program Director, Jermaine Lemons, on 7News DC’s Good Morning Washington discussing how NCCF removes the daily barriers of poverty for local students.

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Every year, thousands of children across the Greater Washington region prepare to head back to the classroom.

10/13/2026

No one should have to navigate their hardest season alone.

For families in our community facing crisis, finding a safe, supportive environment is the very first step toward lasting recovery. You can help provide that safe haven.

Click here to donate today and help us lift the burden for families who need it most: https://nccf-cares.org/support-the-neediest-kids/

10/09/2026

Cocktails, dinner, live music, and a vital cause. 🥂 The Heart of Community Gala brings together our region's leaders, advocates, and supporters for an inspiring night dedicated to local families in need.

Join us on October 24 by reserving your seat here: https://nccf-cares.org/hoc-2026/

10/09/2026

We're looking for a dedicated Family Support Worker to join our team in Greenbelt, MD. In this role, you will work hands-on with our community to ensure every child has a safe, supportive environment to thrive in.

Responsibilities include:
🚗 Scheduling and supervising family visitations, including safe transport and documentation.
🤝 Building strong, supportive relationships with biological and foster families during home visits.
🏡 Ensuring children's educational, medical, and emotional needs are fully met.

For a full list of other responsibilities outlined in the job description, click here for more info and to apply today: https://nccf.catsone.com/careers/112987/jobs/16518070-Family-Support-Worker