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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

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

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 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

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

Submit your video! If you have any questions or would like to set up a time to meet via Zoom with a FLOC team member to record your video, please email mroberts@floc.org.