Our History

In 1974, FCCGW was established in Washington D.C. For the half century, many of our members have been making efforts to find better solutions to the conflicts in minority communities in Washington D.C. metropolitan area.

It all began from a merciful heart.

In 1974, FCCGW was established in Washington D.C. For the half century, many of our members have been making efforts to find better solutions to the conflicts in minority communities in Washington D.C. metropolitan area.

It all began from a merciful heart.

Our History

1974 - 2000

1974.05.18
The Korean Family Legal Counseling Center, established in 1956 in Yeouido, South Korea, was founded with the vision of Dr. Lee Tae-young, Korea’s first female lawyer. To support this initiative, a group of 26 female members from the first Korean church in Washington, D.C. – founded in the U.S. capital – established a branch in 1974. Under the leadership of the inaugural president, Lee Soon-young, the Women’s Association was formed. They raised $13,000 in donations, which was used to fund the construction of the “Baek In-hoe Building,” the legal counseling center’s headquarters in Seoul.

As an annual tradition, a fundraising banquet was held on Mother’s Day, with all proceeds being sent to the Korean Family Legal Counseling Center. This event continued until 1984, marking an enduring commitment to supporting the center's important work.

1982.06
Im Won-jeong was elected as the second president.
1983.01
The organization was named the "Family Legal Counseling Center," and a board of directors was established, with Lee Soon-young appointed as the first chairman.

1985.05
The organization was named "The Korean Family Relation and Legal Advice Clinic," and an office was established at 4920 Piney Branch Road, NW, Washington, DC 20011. After an opening ceremony attended by 35 people, the clinic began its counseling services, with Bang Suk-ja appointed as the first director.

1985.07
The first issue of the Washington branch newsletter of the "Family Legal Counseling Center" was published.

1986.03
Baek Hye-won was appointed as the second chairman of the board.

1986.04
The name was changed to "The Korean Family Counseling and Research Center," and it was registered as a nonprofit organization with the IRS.

1986.06
It was officially recognized as a nonprofit organization by the Washington DC government.

1989.06
Song Do-shil was appointed as the third chairman of the board.

1990.05
A fundraising dinner event was held on May 13th, along with the 5th anniversary celebration of the counseling services.

1991.06
Baek Kyung-jin was appointed as the fourth chairman of the board.

1993.03
Lee Young-sook was appointed as the fifth chairman of the board. To promote the revitalization of fundraising efforts, the foundation introduced a board of trustees system.

1995.03
Son Mok-ja was appointed as the sixth chairman of the board.

1996.12
Changed name to <Washington Family Counseling Center>.

1997.01
Jung In-sook was appointed as the seventh chairman of the board.

1997.04
A grant was received from the Korean Embassy in the United States.

2000.01
Kang Ok-hyeong was appointed as the eighth chairman of the board.

2000.02
A grant from the Freddie Mac Foundation.

2000.04
'The Men's Supporters' Association' was formed, with former Ambassador Jeon Yoo-seop elected as the first president.

2000.09
'The Young Generation's Association' was established, with Park Hyung-geun elected as the first president.
The after-school mentoring program began at Poe Middle School in Fairfax County, and Liberty Middle School was added.

2000.10
The name was changed to "The Korean American Family Counseling Center."

2001 - 2015

2001.12
Received the Community Service Award from President Kim Dae-jung.

2002.01
Cho Eun-ok was appointed as the ninth chairman of the board.

2003.10
Ham Seung-ho was elected as the second president of the Men's Supporters' Association.

2004.01
Kang Hye-sook was appointed as the tenth chairman of the board.
Lee Jong-wook was elected as the third president of the Men's Supporters' Association.

2006.01
Park Ok-young was appointed as the eleventh chairman of the board.
The first Happiness Plus Family Camp was held.

2008.01
Lee Jung-hwa was elected as the twelfth chairman of the board.

2008.04
A grant received from Fairfax County.

2010.01
The name of the counseling center was changed to the National Institute of Family Counseling (NIFC).

2010.12
Dr. Ahn Chang-ho and his wife donated Rexahn stocks.

2011.02
Stone Middle School was added to the after-school program.

2011.03
Love & Care Suicide Prevention Center accredited by Fairfax County.

2012.06
President's Volunteer Service Award given through P2P program to 22 students. (Gold 6, Silver 5, Bronze 11)

2013.01
Jung In-sook was appointed as the thirteenth chairman of the board, and Dr. Choi Geum-hyeong was appointed as the counseling advisor and grant Consultant.

2014.02
Started FCCGW Summer Camp program, 87 P2P Helper Students received a Service Award (39 in the US President's Volunteer Award) and 6 Community Service Outcomes for Supervisor Parents, Autumn Workshop (1) 'P.E.T: Parent with Effect Role Training' (2) Parents Growing with Their Children.
The "Youth Alcohol and Drug Prevention Seminar" was held in collaboration with Fairfax County, and Lee Yeon-ok was appointed as the fourteenth chairman of the board.

2015.03
Spring Workshop: Emotion Coaching for improvement of Academic Efficiency, Seminar for parents for Sex Education for Children is held twice in Vienna and Centreville, Seminar for Emotion Coaching for Maryland Korean Community at Philippians Church for 4 weeks,
P2P Program; Youths and 4 Supervisor Parents were awarded the Presidential Service Award (56 total students - 15 gold, 14 silver, 27 bronze), Seminar for Children and Growing Parents was held in conjunction with the Fairfax County Public Schools & will be held (every spring/fall), World History Camp and Computer Camp during Winter Break

2016 - 2019

2016.01
Im Seong-hee was appointed as the fifteenth chairman of the board. Parent Education Seminar Self-Esteem Improvement at Centerville ES for 4 weeks, More than 430 individuals participated in the P2P program and 44 students received the Presidential Service Award (26 gold, 11 silver, and 7 bronze), Began weekly senior program and counseling at Yorkville Government cooperate Apt. in Fairfax, Group and Individual Art Therapy program was held for 8 months.

2017
Shin Shin-ja was appointed as the sixteenth chairman of the board. Started counseling service once a week in Fulton, MD, Internet and Sex Addiction seminar at White Oak ES, Burke, VA, Depression, ADHD, and Sex education seminars for parents of youth conducted at Woodson HS, Fairfax, As a part of Green Tree Learning Center program, Summer Camps 1 and 2 were held, Started mental health clinic and 15-minute free telephone mental health consultation by Dr. Han, Seminars for Parents Growing with Children were held in conjunction with Fairfax County Public School at Centreville HS and Chantilly HS.

2018
Received $336,936 grant authorization from Fairfax County for FY2019-2020, FCCGW 44th Annual Fundraising Banquet, Participated in Adult Day Health Care and Tuberculosis Programs, Summer Camp 1&2 at Mclean Korean Presbyterian Church, P2P Program: 34 students were awarded the Presidential Service Award (71 students and parents attended), Seminars for Parenting Education were held in collaboration with Fairfax County Public School at Centreville High School and Chantilly High School, Senior Outreach Program continues at the 4 senior centers.

2019
Seminar for Building Self-esteem was held at Garden Korean School, Senior outreach program starts at Eden Senior Care and Love Hand Home Health.

2016
Parent Education Seminar Self-Esteem Improvement at Centerville ES for 4 weeks, More than 430 individuals participated in the P2P program and 44 students received the Presidential Service Award (26 gold, 11 silver, and 7 bronze), Began weekly senior program and counseling at Yorkville Government cooperate Apt. in Fairfax, Group and Individual Art Therapy program was held for 8 months.

2017
Started counseling service once a week in Fulton, MD, Internet and Sex Addiction seminar at White Oak ES, Burke, VA, Depression, ADHD, and Sex education seminars for parents of youth conducted at Woodson HS, Fairfax, As a part of Green Tree Learning Center program, Summer Camps 1 and 2 were held, Started mental health clinic and 15-minute free telephone mental health consultation by Dr. Han, Seminars for Parents Growing with Children were held in conjunction with Fairfax County Public School at Centreville HS and Chantilly HS.

2018
Received $336,936 grant authorization from Fairfax County for FY2019-2020, FCCGW 44th Annual Fundraising Banquet, Participated in Adult Day Health Care and Tuberculosis Programs, Summer Camp 1&2 at Mclean Korean Presbyterian Church, P2P Program: 34 students were awarded the Presidential Service Award (71 students and parents attended), Seminars for Parenting Education were held in collaboration with Fairfax County Public School at Centreville High School and Chantilly High School, Senior Outreach Program continues at the 4 senior centers.

2019
Seminar for Building Self-esteem was held at Garden Korean School, Senior outreach program starts at Eden Senior Care and Love Hand Home Health.

2020 - Present

2020
Virtual Mental Health Seminar on stress, anxiety, depression under the COVID-19 pandemic, Virtual Summer Camp was held, Virtual Peer to Peer Program initiated and expanded nationwide, Parenting Seminar, 10/22 - 11/19 for 5 weeks.

2021.01
Oh Jae-no was appointed as the seventeenth chairman of the board. P2P 2021 Spring (Online)
Preventive Intervention Seminar
Teen Social Support Group
Online Suicidal Seminar (Online)
P2P 2021 summer camp (Online)
2021 PVSA Ceremony
Fight Suicide Walkathon
Online Parenting Seminar

2021.01
"Overcoming the Stumbling Blocks of Relationships" -Kwanjik Lee,Ph.D
"Mental Health and Self-Care for Single parents with Gen Z Children"
-Chunshin Taylor, Ph.D
"Career Mentoring" - Dogeun Lee, Engineer
"Reading for Success on the SAT&Beyond" -David Kim,Trial Attorney
College Research Project - Ashley Chun, NIMH Researcher
Essay Contest Exhibition anout Dr.David Sohn's "My Lifetime Vision and Milestones" (Scholarship $10,000Given)

2024
Seminars:
Career Seminar "Congress 101" - Shine Lee, Legislative Assistant
"Anxiety to Security Transformation" Hae Jung Kang, Ph.D
(Zoom at the same time in South Korea/U.S.)
Dr. Chun-Shin Taylor accepted Executive Director in Aug.
Support Group (Scheduled for fall)
"Alchemy of Relationship" & "We Talk"
P2P Participant Total : 428 (214 Buddies, 214 Helpers),
PVSA Ceremony
50th Anniversary GALA at The Ritz Carton in Oct - over 160 guests attended.

2025

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Our History

1974 - 2000

1995.03Son Mok-ja was appointed as the sixth chairman of the board.1996.12Changed name to <Washington Family Counseling Center>.

2000.10The name was changed to "The Korean American Family Counseling Center."

2001 - 2015

2008.01 Lee Jung-hwa was elected as the twelfth chairman of the board.

2008.04A grant received from Fairfax County.2010.01 The name of the counseling center was changed to the National Institute of Family Counseling (NIFC).

2010.12 Dr. Ahn Chang-ho and his wife donated Rexahn stocks.

2011.02 Stone Middle School was added to the after-school program.2011.03 Love & Care Suicide Prevention Center accredited by Fairfax County.

2012.06 President's Volunteer Service Award given through P2P program to 22 students. (Gold 6, Silver 5, Bronze 11)

2013.01 Jung In-sook was appointed as the thirteenth chairman of the board, and Dr. Choi Geum-hyeong was appointed as the counseling advisor and grant Consultant.

2016 - 2019

2019 Seminar for Building Self-esteem was held at Garden Korean School, Senior outreach program starts at Eden Senior Care and Love Hand Home Health.

2019 Seminar for Building Self-esteem was held at Garden Korean School, Senior outreach program starts at Eden Senior Care and Love Hand Home Health.

2020 - Present

2020 Virtual Mental Health Seminar on stress, anxiety, depression under the COVID-19 pandemic, Virtual Summer Camp was held, Virtual Peer to Peer Program initiated and expanded nationwide, Parenting Seminar, 10/22 - 11/19 for 5 weeks.

1995.03
Son Mok-ja was appointed as the sixth chairman of the board.

1996.12
Changed name to <Washington Family Counseling Center>.

2000.10
The name was changed to "The Korean American Family Counseling Center."

2008.01
Lee Jung-hwa was elected as the twelfth chairman of the board.

2008.04
A grant received from Fairfax County.

2010.01
The name of the counseling center was changed to the National Institute of Family Counseling (NIFC).

2010.12
Dr. Ahn Chang-ho and his wife donated Rexahn stocks.

2011.02
Stone Middle School was added to the after-school program.

2011.03
Love & Care Suicide Prevention Center accredited by Fairfax County.

2012.06
President's Volunteer Service Award given through P2P program to 22 students. (Gold 6, Silver 5, Bronze 11)

2013.01
Jung In-sook was appointed as the thirteenth chairman of the board, and Dr. Choi Geum-hyeong was appointed as the counseling advisor and grant Consultant.

2019
Seminar for Building Self-esteem was held at Garden Korean School, Senior outreach program starts at Eden Senior Care and Love Hand Home Health.

2019
Seminar for Building Self-esteem was held at Garden Korean School, Senior outreach program starts at Eden Senior Care and Love Hand Home Health.

2020
Virtual Mental Health Seminar on stress, anxiety, depression under the COVID-19 pandemic, Virtual Summer Camp was held, Virtual Peer to Peer Program initiated and expanded nationwide, Parenting Seminar, 10/22 - 11/19 for 5 weeks.