The National Center for Children and Families
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Contact Information
1438 Rhode Island Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20018
United States
Online Contact Form
Washington, DC 20018
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Tuesday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Thursday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Friday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Saturday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Sunday | 9AM - 5PM |
We treat everyone with dignity and love, recognizing that such support is necessary for each of us to thrive. The National Center For Children and Families empowers communities to take care of the less fortunate in their midst, transforming and improving their quality of life.
The Family Focused Initiative offers success to families facing the challenges of child abuse and neglect by providing parenting education and supports, that rely on family strengths and community resources to assist parents in providing a safe, nurturing home environment where children can grow and thrive, and when necessary, a continuum of culturally competent family-based care outside of the home.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
- Other
Requirements to become a foster parent
Because there aren't enough foster parents in the District of Columbia, many foster kids end up living in nearby Maryland. However, D.C. has its own minimum requirements for licensing foster parents. Parents for District foster children need must:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Prove financial resources to support a child
- Rent or own a home
- Show you are healthy enough to care for a child
- Provide enough space in the house for each foster child
- Complete 30 hours of training
- Pass a Home Study
There is no minimum parenting experience required. Foster parents in the District of Columbia can be single or married, with or without biological children at home. In fact, licensed homes are often a mix of biological and foster or adopted children.
You can work outside the home or be a stay-at-home parent. To help offset the costs of childcare, foster families receive assistance for every foster child in the home.
Ratings and Reviews
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Oct 28, 2021
It doesn't seem like much and neither does the neighborhood, however, the people working there are not only professional, they're very kind. They have made this process easier by treating me like a Mother and a person first. I will always appreciate that.
Also, the inside is super clean and well decorated. Natural light with open space. Lovely wood floors.
Feb 13, 2019
A great asset to the community.
Mar 28, 2018
Excellent training facility. Staff does excellent job with families and children
Oct 07, 2017
Great place to work