NCCF - The National Center for Children and Families

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June 29, 1915 - 14 homeless children found a home at 904 Newton Street NE, Washington, D.C. This marked the official opening of the National Center for Children and Families (formerly the Baptist Home for Children), a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to serving children in desperate need. Lord, a member of the Brookland Baptist Church in Washington, DC, donated the nine-room house, NCCF’s first site. November 15, 1931- First Lady Lou Henry Hoover dedicated newly completed dormitories located on a 140-acre farm in Bethesda, Maryland, NCCF’s present day base of operations. Following WWII, NCCF® sold all but 13 acres of the farm to generate needed revenue. For nearly a century, NCCF’s mission has been driven by a great sense of community responsibility for vulnerable children and their families. Today, NCCF’s residential programs serve homeless families, victims of domestic violence, and vulnerable adolescents. Other programs include treatment foster care, social services for family reunification, parenting education, and transitional housing to promote independent living and family stabilization.

01/09/2026

Just in case you missed it, Happy New Year from the NCCF Community! ✨

Here is a look back at the magic and joy created throughout the 2025 holiday season at NCCF!

A special thank you to all of our volunteers, donors, and team members that made these moments special!

✨ Happy New Year! We’re wishing you a 2026 filled with hope, joy, and new possibilities.We are so grateful for your dedi...
01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year! We’re wishing you a 2026 filled with hope, joy, and new possibilities.

We are so grateful for your dedicated support as we continue making a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and our entire community.

Happy Holidays from NCCF! ✨Please note that our Administrative Offices and Donation Center will be closed from Wednesday...
12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from NCCF! ✨

Please note that our Administrative Offices and Donation Center will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through Thursday, January 1, 2026.

We will officially reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026.

Wishing our entire community a safe, restful, and joyful holiday season. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year! 🧡

12/20/2025

May the glow of the menorah fill your home with hope and love. Happy Hanukkah from all of us at

Special THANK YOU to....for volunteering and donating needed time and items for this year's Foster Care and Adoption Hol...
12/20/2025

Special THANK YOU to....for volunteering and donating needed time and items for this year's Foster Care and Adoption Holiday Party. The event hosted over 300 foster families, staff, and community volunteers! We appreciate your support, partnership, and positive energy! The families loved having you! Until next year!

Swipe 👆to see the whole crew!
1. Doug Kammerer
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3. The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Club, Inc. (NANBPWC) Millennium Seat Pleasant Chapter NANBPWC Inc
4. Insomnia Cookies
5.

12/11/2025

So excited to welcome back our friends Laura, Rob, and the WellPoint team to for the second year in a row! Their goal to supply 2,500 BRAND NEW COATS to children in DC, MD, VA, ATL was realized today.

Love you all and see you next year 💗

Laura Coates, , Comfort Cases, CNN

So excited to host our new partners from Montgomery College George Rice (Presidential Scholars Program); Majors Murgura ...
12/05/2025

So excited to host our new partners from Montgomery College

George Rice (Presidential Scholars Program); Majors Murgura (MC Youth Programs); Patricia Lopez (MC Financial Aid Office); Anjeneé Cannon (TRIO EOC); Jimmy Nguyen (MC Recruitment & College Access Specialist) came to present on the excellent opportunities MC offers to aspiring college students in MoCo 🎓

12/05/2025

We did it! NCCF exceeded our goal 🤯 and fed 950 families this Thanksgiving 🦃

We are so grateful to the many, many donors and supporters who helped us reach this incredible goal.

🎁 NCCF’s Holiday Drive is here!Every year, hundreds of families rely on us to help create joyful, memory-filled celebrat...
11/29/2025

🎁 NCCF’s Holiday Drive is here!

Every year, hundreds of families rely on us to help create joyful, memory-filled celebrations for their children through our Santa’s Workshop — where parents shop free of charge for gifts that make the season bright.

Here’s how you can help:
🎁 Donate new, unwrapped toys — drop off Monday–Friday, 10 AM–4 PM at 6301 Greentree Rd, Building 3, Bethesda, MD.

🛒 Shop online registries at Target, Walmart, or Amazon and have gifts shipped directly to NCCF.

💝 Give a gift — just $50 fulfills a family’s wish list, $25 provides gift cards for teens, and $10 brings toys and games to little ones.

Deadline for this year's Holiday Drive is December 15.

Together, we can make this season magical for every child. ❤️

Click here for more info: https://nccf-cares.org/holiday-drive/

Wishing you a heartwarming and joyful Thanksgiving!We're grateful for your support in helping us make a difference in th...
11/27/2025

Wishing you a heartwarming and joyful Thanksgiving!

We're grateful for your support in helping us make a difference in the lives of those in need. Have a wonderful day filled with love, gratitude, and delicious food.

Our offices will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27. We'll be back to our regular business hours on Fri...
11/26/2025

Our offices will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27. We'll be back to our regular business hours on Friday, November 28.

The Donation Center will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27, AND Friday, November 28. It will reopen on Monday, December 1.

Enjoy the holiday!

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6301 Greentree Road
Bethesda, MD
20817

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+13013654480

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June 29, 1915 - 14 homeless children found a home at 904 Newton Street NE, Washington, D.C. This marked the official opening of the National Center for Children and Families (formerly the Baptist Home for Children), a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to serving children in desperate need. John B. Lord, a member of the Brookland Baptist Church in Washington, DC, donated the nine-room house, NCCF’s first site. November 15, 1931- First Lady Lou Henry Hoover dedicated newly completed dormitories located on a 140-acre farm in Bethesda, Maryland, NCCF’s present day base of operations. Following WWII, NCCF® sold all but 13 acres of the farm to generate needed revenue. For nearly a century, NCCF’s mission has been driven by a great sense of community responsibility for vulnerable children and their families. Today, NCCF’s residential programs serve homeless families, victims of domestic violence, and vulnerable adolescents. Other programs include treatment foster care, social services for family reunification, parenting education, and transitional housing to promote independent living and family stabilization.