Sawyer’s Beautiful Journey from Adrift to Class President
Meet Sawyer! He is a devoted 14-year-old DC sports fan who loves dogs and riding bikes. He can be slow to warm up in a group, but once he does, his smile is like a ray of sunshine. Early Instability and Self-Doubt When Sawyer was just a baby, he was removed from his mother’s care. […]
How Harmony Found Safety and Built a Beautiful New Life
A Leap of Faith Built on Broken Promises In her early 30s, Harmony took a leap of faith that turned into her worst nightmare. She followed her husband, the father of her three young children, to the DC Region. He told her that their move was an opportunity for a better life. He said he […]
How Omari Found True Independence Through FutureBound
A Childhood Defined by Instability Omari’s childhood had been marred by abuse and instability. All her life she had experienced verbal, emotional and physical abuse by her parents and grandmother. The family had moved regularly both in the U.S. and abroad because her father was in the service. This constant moving contributed to isolating her […]
Building a Village of Love with NCCF Foster Parents Kim and Coleman Jenkins
What does it truly mean to build a “village” for a child? For National Center for Children and Families (NCCF) foster parents Kim and Coleman Jenkins, it means opening your heart, working as a team, and ensuring that no child navigating the foster care system ever has to feel alone. We are incredibly proud to […]
Celebrating Wilhelmina Frederick and Her 25-Year Journey as a Foster Parent
This Black History Month, the National Center for Children and Families (NCCF) is proud to celebrate Wilhelmina Frederick, a woman whose life of service spans over two decades. At 77 years old, “Ms. Mina” as she is affectionately known, is a profound testament to the power of faith, resilience, and the enduring tradition of communal […]
Honoring the 23-Year Foster Care Journey of Mark and Donna Leggett
This Black History Month, NCCF is proud to honor two pillars of our community: Mark and Donna Leggett. For over 23 years, the Leggetts have opened their home and their hearts to youth in need, showing us that when we have been blessed, the greatest joy is sharing those blessings with others. A Tale of […]
Celebrating Our Leaders: Lewis Askew’s Journey of Resilience and Giving Back
This Black History Month, we’re celebrating the incredible leaders who make the NCCF community strong. Today, we shine a spotlight on the President of our Board and Founding Member of the Tiber Hudson law firm, Lewis Askew, a man whose life story is a testament to the power of hard work, family values, and dedicated […]
