Our Beginnings

 

The National Consortium for African American Children, Inc. (NCAAC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in the nation’s capital. NCAAC enjoys a historical distinction regarding its formation and ongoing legacy of service. The organization was created in 1992 as a special initiative of the Congressionally-established, National Commission to Prevent Infant Mortality. This prestigious commission was co-chaired by the Late Honorable Lawton Chiles, Former Governor of Florida, and the Honorable Mike Espy, Former US Secretary of Agriculture.  It’s nearly 100-member network participated in a Congressional Briefing to call national attention to the persistent and disparate death rates among black babies in their first year of life.​ NCAAC transitioned from a special initiative into an independent nonprofit organization in 1995.

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Our Mission

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To promote appropriate health, mental health, education, and social systems to support the physical and emotional development of children and youth of color.

 

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What We Do

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• Disseminate information and resources for children, youth, families and service providers        

• Partner with national and community-based organizations to reduce stigma

• Seek input from youth and family members in promoting awareness campaigns

• Convene policymakers, organizations, and community members to take strategic action

• Act as a catalyst for change to benefit communities of color