Family Engagement Programs

We are committed to ensuring parents and caregivers are both supported and supportive. Our Family Engagement program helps strengthen the home-school relationship for our students and connects caregivers to critical resources.

• Martha's Outfitters

  

  Martha’s Outfitters is an innovative community store focused on supporting families. Outfitters patrons shop at no cost through a monthly credit program. 

  To be eligible for Martha’s Outfitters, patrons must be: 

  • Neighborhood caregivers of individuals age 21 and under
  • Emancipated youth

  *Pre-existing Members are still guaranteed their membership

  Becoming a member is easy! Prospective members must bring a photo ID and verification of child’s age: (Ex: child’s birth certificate, medical insurance card, or official document showing the child’s date of birth.)

  Offerings available to our patrons range from diapers and baby bottles for infants to business attire for parents and caregivers. Only members can shop during the week.
  The boutique does not accept cash.

  As a community store, Martha’s Outfitters relies on the contributions of donors and volunteers to make sure shoppers have access to the clothing needed to build strong families. Whether you are visiting the area, donating or shopping, we welcome you to stop by and see us!

   

  Outfitters hours: Monday-Friday 10 AM -4 PM

  Address: 2204 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., SE

  Click here for a complete guide to Outfitters membership qualifications and policies. 

  Questions: Contact Martha’s Outfitters Manager, Laura Grossman at LGrossman@marthastable.org or (202) 885-9613.

  Donors

  Visit our donate page to view the list of items we accept and donation instructions and hours.

  Volunteers

  Visit our volunteer page to find a merchandiser shift that works for you.

• Parent and Family Initiatives

  Our family engagement efforts include:

  • Our flexible Family Visiting program helps strengthen parent and child interactions, ensuring children are ready for school and parents are achieving their personal and parenting goals.
  • The Parenting Journey, a course that allows caregivers to reflect on how they were parented as children, and supports them to make intentional parenting decisions to ensure strong outcomes for their children.
  • A partnership with Healthy Futures, which offers resources and trainings on social-emotional development.

  Our program also offers education to caregivers, connecting them to a range of vital resources related to parenting, financial literacy, and adult education.

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