Fly with FLOC — 60 Years Gala Honorees
For 60 years, For Love of Children (FLOC) has served DC children and youth. Since our founding in 1965, inspired by the courage and vision of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Selma, FLOC has remained steadfast in our belief that
Back-to-School Community Celebration — Empowering Our Youth Together
We were thrilled to host a heartwarming Back-to-School Celebration — a day filled with joy, giving, and empowerment for our local youth! This incredible event brought together community leaders, families, and partners to make sure every child felt prepared, confident, and celebrated heading into the
60 Years of Changing Lives — Why FLOC’s Mission Matters More Than Ever
For Love of Children (FLOC) is celebrating a milestone that speaks to the power of community, commitment, and compassion — 60 years of service to Washington, D.C.’s youth. Since 1965, FLOC has stood on the frontlines of educational equity, creating safe, inspiring spaces for children
The Words We Use Matter
The words we use matter By FLOC Executive Director Brandelyn Anderson Since its founding, For Love of Children has been focused on providing dignity and respect to the children we serve. From providing safe homes for the children in Junior Village to shifting our focus
FLOC Student Book
About the Book 2020 was a year like no other. At FLOC, we wanted to give our students the opportunity to talk about how the felt about the things they were seeing and experiencing. From those conversations came the idea for this book. We Matter:
FLOC’s 15th Annual Book Festival Photos
FLOC’s 15th Annual Book Festival
Back-to-School FLOCfest
Event Recap Thank you to everyone who came out this weekend to the Back-to-School FLOCfest Open House and Packet Pick-Up. We got to see longtime FLOC students in person again, introduce ourselves to new families, and even signed some new students up! Everyone had a
FLOC’s Corner
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Summer at FLOC: Preparing Tomorrow's Leaders Today
This summer, FLOC’s Pathways Forward: Teen Experience has been more than a summer program, it has been a launching pad for Washington, DC youth to discover their potential, explore future careers, and build the confidence to succeed in school, college, and beyond.
Over the course of four weeks, 40 teens have participated in engaging, hands-on experiences designed to develop leadership, critical thinking, teamwork, and career readiness. Through a safe and supportive environment, students have challenged themselves, strengthened their voices, and begun envisioning brighter futures.
Students explored a variety of career pathways, including Health Science, STEAM, Business & Entrepreneurship, and Culinary Arts. From mock medical simulations and cybersecurity lessons to entrepreneurship projects, gardening, and culinary experiences, every activity connected classroom learning with real-world opportunities. These experiences helped students see that their futures are filled with possibilities.
Beyond career exploration, participants strengthened the skills that will carry them into adulthood. Workshops focused on high school success, GPA awareness, graduation requirements, communication, self-awareness, and professional presence, equipping students with the tools they need to confidently pursue college, careers, and lifelong success.
The program was further enriched through partnerships with organizations including DC Fire and EMS, Beyond The Game Youth Leadership, Inc., the DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking, Children’s National Hospital, and DC Central Kitchen. These professionals introduced students to CPR, financial literacy, health education, leadership development, and the nonprofit food system through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
The impact has been evident from the very beginning. Students have embraced every opportunity with enthusiasm, asked thoughtful questions, generated innovative ideas, and built meaningful relationships with both peers and community partners. Their growth is a powerful reminder of what is possible when young people are surrounded by caring adults who believe in their potential.
Thank you for making this possible. Your generosity provides students with transformative opportunities that extend far beyond the summer months. Because of your support, FLOC continues to empower young people with the knowledge, confidence, and connections they need to become tomorrow’s leaders. Together, we are helping ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive.
