The Homeless Children's Playtime Project believes that play is a human right that all children deserve, regardless of housing status. It partners with homeless shelters in Washington, D.C. to create safe and fun play spaces for the children where they live.

Through weekly programs, its trained and screened volunteers provide activities, healthy snacks, and fun for children at emergency shelter and transitional housing sites throughout Washington, D.C. Its trauma-informed programs seek to restore normalcy by providing opportunities for children to learn and heal through play, and empowering them to make choices, express themselves, relate to others, and find support.