Background
NCFL is a leading national nonprofit organization with a mission: helping parents and children learn together. Since 1989, more than 1 million families have made education and economic progress as a result of NCFL’s work.
NCFL is credited with pioneering – and continuously improving – various family literacy models and approaches that improve the lives of our nation’s most at-risk children and families. The organization’s work is frequently cited by mainstream media and academic audiences for its innovation, attention to quality and groundbreaking results.
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