National Children's Center, Inc.
National Children's Center, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
NCC's mission is to provide a lifetime of opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Our vision for the future is that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will have every resource to learn, grow, work, live and thrive in our community, which fully includes and embraces them as valued and contributing members. Established in 1957 by Hyman S. Paper and a group of friends who wanted more than custodial care for their children with mental retardation, NCC has grown to serve both children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, brain injury and other multiple, complex developmental disabilities. NCC identifies and meets the diverse needs of our clients at every stage of their lives by offering individualized services and working closely with clients and their families to define goals and assess progress. Our guiding values are growth, diversity, relationships, choice, dignity, quality, family, accountability, integrity and well-being.
About
THE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROGRAM CREATES HOMES FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THAT ARE CHARACTERIZED BY WARMTH AND RESPECT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN VARIOUS SETTINGS. THE SERVICES ARE INDIVIDUALIZED TO ASSIST IN NONVOCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT WILL ENABLE THE INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOME, APARTMENT, FAMILY HOME OR AGENCY SITE. PROGRAM SITES CONSIST OF APARTMENTS AND HOUSES THAT ARE LOCATED IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS IN PRINCE GEORGES AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A CONTINUUM OF CARE, AND VARYING DEGREES OF SUPPORT FROM 24-HOUR TO LIMITED DROP-IN SUPERVISION. SERVICES PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS CONSISTS OF COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES, TRAINING IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND OTHER AREAS, PERSON CENTERED PLANNING, ASSISTANCE WITH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, 24-HOUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, RESOURCE COORDINATION, TRAINING IN FOOD PREPARATION, NUTRITIONAL SERVICES AND NURSING & MEDICAL SERVICES. MANY OF THE INDIVIDUALS HAVE SECONDARY DISABILITIES, SUCH AS DEAFNESS, MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, AND AUTISM. THE SITES HAVE BEEN MODIFIED AS NEEDED TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO THE INDIVIDUALS, AND OFFER MODERN ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS FLASHING LIGHT SYSTEMS, RAMPS, TDDS, ETC. TWO HOMES ARE DESIGNED FOR RESIDENTS WHO COMMUNICATE VIA SIGN LANGUAGE, AND THE STAFF IN THESE HOMES IS FLUENT IN SIGN LANGUAGE. THE GOALS AND PROGRAM FOR EACH RESIDENT ARE DETERMINED BY EACH INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES, WITH AN ULTIMATE GOAL OF MAXIMIZING INDEPENDENCE, PRODUCTIVITY, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. THE PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO A TEAM APPROACH THAT ENCOURAGES COMMUNICATION WITH FAMILY AND DAY PROGRAMS. INDIVIDUALS ARE FULLY INTEGRATED INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND UTILIZE A WIDE VARIETY OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR RECREATION AND LEARNING.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “To provide a lifetime of opportunities for people in our community with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live full, meaningful and productive lives.”.
Their activities were defined as: “To provide a lifetime of opportunities for people in our community with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live full, meaningful and productive lives”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as DC.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 3400 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC, 20032.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 525 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$2,537,513.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1958.
- The organization pays $19,151,793 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
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