The Family Place

Last week, our students visited George Washington's Mount Vernon, George Washington’s home, as part of a civics field trip celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

This special learning experience gave students the opportunity to explore history firsthand and learn more about U.S. history and civic engagement.

Our 2025 Annual Report is Out! You will find program highlights, community impact, friendly faces, our history, and the story of our founder. It also covers our latest and largest project, The Ann Barnet Center, Early Childhood Education Campus, and more.

Read the full report athttps://www.thefamilyplacedc.org/_files/ugd/d77975_983b7175aa4c499b85527554d4f8daca.pdf

On May 31, our Executive Director, Haley Wiggins, our Director of Family Services, Yinzu Nairouz, and participants from our Circle of Latina Women Support Group joined the 11th National Gathering of Latina Women in the U.S. (11° Encuentro Nacional de Mujeres Latinas USA), hosted by Latinas USA and Dr. Claudia Campos .

During the event, we had the opportunity of reconnecting with Milagros and her son. Milagros first came to The Family Place more than 17 years ago and has been part of our community ever since. She participated in our Circle of Latina Women Support Group, volunteered with The Family Place, and now works to support her community.

We are proud of all she has accomplished and were honored to see her at this powerful gathering, where women from diverse backgrounds connected, shared their experiences, and celebrated the strength of Latina leadership.

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 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 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 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 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.
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. 💚
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Disfruta de las sonrisas y la creatividad de l@s estudiantes de preescolar en sus manualidades de Pascua. 💚