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 […]
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 […]
Preserving Childhood Is What We Do Best!
“For in every adult there dwells the child that was, and in every child there lies the adult that will be.” ― John Connolly The National Center for Children and Families (NCCF) has been in the business of helping children for over a century. Experience has shown us that the loss of a healthy and […]
A Place that Feels Like Home
Peltrie Place gifted NCCF in with a complete renovation and redesign of their teen room. Peltrie Place is a design-focused real estate development firm based in the DMV and Westchester County, New York. The owners of Peltrie Place, two sisters – Robyn Segal and Allyson Bronner, are passionate about restoring homes in the communities they […]
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 […]
Awardees Announced for NCCF’s 2023 Gala – 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 honor seven (7) exemplary supporters and organizations that champion the universal importance of a healthy and experience-rich childhood, at CONNECTED! The HeART of Community. Co-Hosts & Community Connectors, Catherine Leggett (First Lady of […]
