About | DCCTF

About DCCTF

D.C. Children’s Trust Fund (DCCTF) is a public/private partnership established in 1993 through legislation passed by the District of Columbia City Council and authorized by the Mayor.

The legislation created a nonprofit organization designed to stimulate innovative programs to prevent child abuse and neglect. The mission of the D.C. Children’s Trust Fund is to foster the well-being of the District’s children and their families by leading the way toward the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

DCCTF serves as a catalyst for prevention efforts by leveraging private and governmental resources to provide support and technical assistance to community-based organizations, schools, and churches to strengthen families and thereby reduce the risk of child abuse.

For support and empowerment, call the National Parent Helpline®: 1-855-4A-PARENT (1-855-427-2796).

History of the Trust

The DC Children’s Trust Fund for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (The Trust, DCCTF) was established in October 1993 to support the District of Columbia’s efforts to participate in national initiatives to prevent child maltreatment. DCCTF is linked with a national network and is the only Trust Fund in the District of Columbia. In alignment with the national movement, our mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect by providing funding and technical assistance to local organizations to strengthen families.

Our goals are to:

Facilitate the development of family strengthening programs and practices in community agencies.
Develop programmatic and in-kind resources to support prevention efforts.
Increase public and professional awareness of the benefits and cost-effectiveness of family strengthening policies and programs.