The Family Place

The Family Place We empower low-income families and foster the optimal development of their children, through educational and support services for all.

Our Monthly Community Food Distribution in action!Thanks to our supporters, and a special thank you to the volunteers fr...
05/29/2026

Our Monthly Community Food Distribution in action!
Thanks to our supporters, and a special thank you to the volunteers from the Inter-American Development Bank for helping during this distribution day! Through this collective effort, we help ensure that DC families can access fresh food and focus on school, work, and everyday life.

On May 8, we brought together families, staff, and community members for a joyful day of celebration, connection, and fu...
05/12/2026

On May 8, we brought together families, staff, and community members for a joyful day of celebration, connection, and fun. Families enjoyed games, a bouncy house, piñatas, gifts, delicious food, and special moments together as we celebrated the important roles children and mothers play in our community.

A special thank you to Friends of Stead Park for helping make this celebration possible. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the day so special!
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El pasado 8 de mayo, reunimos a familias, al equipo de trabajo y a miembros de la comunidad para disfrutar de un día lleno de alegría, unión y diversión. Las familias disfrutaron de juegos, inflables, piñatas, regalos, comida deliciosa y momentos muy especiales mientras celebrábamos el papel importante que las niñas, los niños y las madres desempeñan en nuestra comunidad.

Un agradecimiento especial a Friends of Stead Park por ayudar a hacer posible esta celebración. ¡Gracias a todas las personas que nos acompañaron e hicieron de este día algo especial!

Big news! The Family Place Public Charter School (TFPPCS) is now accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA). This...
05/01/2026

Big news! The Family Place Public Charter School (TFPPCS) is now accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA). This milestone recognizes our commitment to quality, student well-being, and continuous improvement.

At TFPPCS, we support adult learners through high-quality education and provide resources that strengthen families. This accreditation affirms the strength of our model and our dedication to helping our students achieve their personal, academic, and career goals.

Learn more: https://www.thefamilyplacedc.org/adult-public-charter-school

Join us as we celebrate Children’s Day and Mother’s Day!We are bringing together families, staff, and our community for ...
04/29/2026

Join us as we celebrate Children’s Day and Mother’s Day!
We are bringing together families, staff, and our community for a special day of joy, connection, and celebration.

Get ready for a bouncy house, a piñata, fun activities, gifts, and delicious food! It will be a joyful day for the whole family.

Interested in attending? Please email Thomas Selishev at [email protected] for more information.
We hope to celebrate with you!
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Únete para celebrar el día de l@s niñ@s y día de las madres
Vamos a reunirnos con nuestras familias, equipo y comunidad para un día especial lleno de alegría, conexión y celebración.

Prepárate para disfrutar de inflables, piñata, actividades divertidas, regalos y comida deliciosa. ¡Será un día súper especial para toda la familia!

¿Te gustaría asistir? Escríbele a Thomas Selishev ([email protected]) para más información.
¡Esperamos celebrar contigo!

Dear community and students,We will be closed for Spring Break from April 13 to April 17.We hope you enjoy this time to ...
04/10/2026

Dear community and students,
We will be closed for Spring Break from April 13 to April 17.
We hope you enjoy this time to rest and connect with friends and family!
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Estimada comunidad y estudiantes,
Cerraremos por las vacaciones de primavera del 13 al 17 de abril.
¡Esperamos que disfruten este tiempo para descansar y compartir con sus amistades y familiares!

Students and participants helped bring our Spring Wishing Tree to life, sharing their wishes and hopes for the future.Af...
04/10/2026

Students and participants helped bring our Spring Wishing Tree to life, sharing their wishes and hopes for the future.
After a challenging year, this tree symbolizes strength, growth, and hope for new beginnings for all the families and the community we serve.
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Estudiantes y participantes nos ayudaron a dar vida a nuestro árbol de los deseos de primavera, compartiendo sus sueños y metas para el futuro.
Después un año lleno de retos, este árbol simboliza la fortaleza, el crecimiento y la esperanza de un nuevo comienzo para todas las familias y la comunidad que servimos.

Enjoy the smiles and creativity of our Preschool room students during their Easter craft activities. 💚——Disfruta de las ...
04/07/2026

Enjoy the smiles and creativity of our Preschool room students during their Easter craft activities. 💚
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Disfruta de las sonrisas y la creatividad de l@s estudiantes de preescolar en sus manualidades de Pascua. 💚

On March 9, our Family Support Worker, Idis Argueta, and our Registrar, Lidia Fleitas, participated in the International...
03/26/2026

On March 9, our Family Support Worker, Idis Argueta, and our Registrar, Lidia Fleitas, participated in the International Women’s Day Diaper Drive, hosted by The Napkin Network, one of our key partners that supports low-income women and their families with diapers, wipes, and baby essentials.

Thank you, The Napkin Network, for inviting us to be part of this event.
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El 9 de marzo, nuestra Family Support Worker, Idis Argueta, y nuestra Registrar, Lidia Fleitas, participaron en la jornada de recolección de pañales por el Día Internacional de la Mujer, organizada por The Napkin Network, una de nuestras alianzas clave que apoya a mujeres con bajos ingresos y a sus familias con pañales, pañitos húmedos y artículos esenciales para bebés.

Gracias, The Napkin Network, por invitarnos a formar parte de este evento.

Happy Birthday to our Executive Director! Thank you for all the amazing work you do for our community, participants, and...
03/21/2026

Happy Birthday to our Executive Director!
Thank you for all the amazing work you do for our community, participants, and our team at The Family Place and TFP Public Charter School. We love and celebrate you today!
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¡Feliz cumpleaños a nuestra directora ejecutiva!
Gracias por todo el maravilloso trabajo que haces por nuestra comunidad, nuestras familias y nuestro equipo en The Family Place y TFP Public Charter School. ¡Te amamos y celebramos tu vida!

Last week, we commemorated Women’s History Month with our participants from HIPPY and Círculo de Mujeres programs in a d...
03/20/2026

Last week, we commemorated Women’s History Month with our participants from HIPPY and Círculo de Mujeres programs in a day filled with games, activities, laughter, self-care, and sisterhood.

Thank you to Project Pink Tax for donating menstrual products and other essential items that were shared during the event.
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La semana pasada, conmemoramos el mes de la historia de la mujer con nuestras participantes de los programas HIPPY y Círculo de Mujeres, en una jornada llena de juegos, actividades, risas, autocuidado y hermandad.

Gracias a Project Pink Tax por donar productos menstruales y otros artículos esenciales que se compartieron durante el evento.

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