Founded in 1951, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), Inc., promotes the national agenda for financially responsible behavior and builds capacity for its members to deliver the highest quality financial education and counseling services. The NFCC is the nations largest and longest serving national nonprofit credit counseling network, with more than 100 Member agencies and more than 900 offices in communities throughout the country. Each year, NFCC Members assist more than two million consumers, helping many to drive down their debt and take control of their finances.

NFCC members, often known as Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) or other names, can be identified by the NFCC member seal. This seal signifies high standards for agency accreditation, counselor certification and policies that ensure free or low-cost confidential services. NFCC member agencies can be reached in person in communities nationwide, on the phone toll-free at (800) 388-2227, or online at www.nfcc.org. The NFCC national office is located in Silver Spring, Maryland.