Dr. Sheryl Brissett Chapman Appointed to Board of Trustees for Montgomery College (MC)
Maryland Governor, Wes Moore, has appointed Dr. Sheryl Brissett Chapman, Executive Director of The National Center for Children and Families (NCCF), to a six-year term on the Board of Trustees at Montgomery College (MC). The Board of Trustees of Montgomery College is the institution’s legal governing body and is comprised of ten community individuals who […]
Check Out This Line Up! CONNECTED! The HeART of Community
On Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 6:00 PM, at Bethesda Blues & Jazz, the National Center for Children and Families (NCCF) will present CONNECTED! The HeART of Community, an evening of youth art and artistry, to celebrate the deep connection between art, human experience, and the healing power of self-expression. After a welcome reception lead […]
UMD Football Players Leverage Their Own Digital Media Company to Support Elementary School Students in NCCF’s Programs
When two University of Maryland (UMD) Football players, Beau Brade and Dante Trader, co-founded ONE SPEED Entertainment, they identified their mission as, “whatever you are doing, give it your best effort with no dilution.” Beau, Dante, and teammate Ruben Hyppolite, use ONE SPEED as a platform to produce content on sports, life experience, and pop […]
NCCF Presents on Model Black Health Care Program at the Child Welfare League of America Conference
On Thursday, April 27, 2023, Jasilyn Morgan, Dr. Sheryl Brissett Chapman, Ralph Belk and Krystal Holland, of The National Center for Children and Families, will present a workshop Going Upstream: Cultural Networking with a Community to Serve the Health Needs of Black Families at the Child Welfare League of America’s (CWLA) 2023 National Conference in […]
The Meaning of a Dollhouse
Four-year-old Naim liked the painted cloud and sun on the roof and the words handwritten in gold inside the rooms: Explore. Dream. Discover.
The Power of Connection
As we begin the holidays and season of celebrations, we will revisit the traditional appeals for hope, peace, love, and forgiveness. These virtues are centuries old and at their very core, are all rooted in connection. “Deep human connection is … the purpose and the result of a meaningful life – and it will inspire […]
See Who’s Performing at NCCF’s 2022 Gala – UNIMAGINABLE: The HeART of Community
The most exciting night of the year is just around the corner! The National Center for Children and Families (NCCF) signature event, UNIMAGINABLE: The HeART of Community will feature exceptional performances by young dancers, artists, and musicians on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 6:30 PM. Streamed live, this unmissable event includes Honorary Chair, Radio Hall of Famer and BET […]
Awardees Announced for NCCF’s 2022 Gala – UNIMAGINABLE: The HeART of Community
On Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 6:30 PM, the National Center for Children and Families (NCCF) will honor exemplary individuals, supporters, and organizations that champion the radical idea that, despite difficult times, good is ever-present and must always supported and celebrated. Hosted by 16-year-old Mistress of Ceremonies, Drew Olivia Tillman (This is Us, Mixed-ish), UNIMAGINABLE: […]
Comfort Comes from Connecting to the Heart
This year, all of us at the National Center for Children and Families (NCCF) celebrate its century-old mission to strengthen the great connectedness of our community – connections which emerge from the heart and comfort our very being. As a society, we often emphasize romantic love because it is exciting, passionate, and natural; it aspires […]
NCCF Celebrates the Opening of its Newest Affordable Housing Program in the City of Takoma Park, MD.
The National Center for Children and Families (NCCF) announces the grand opening of its new affordable housing property at 7906 Flower Avenue in the City of Takoma Park. A ribbon cutting will take place at the address at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. The President of NCCF’s Board of Trustees, Lewis I. Askew […]
