Message Regarding Our COVID-19 Policies

Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center is committed to being a safe, helpful, and trustworthy resource, available to everyone who needs our services and support. Due to COVID-19, we are observing federal and local government public health protection guidelines. Upon arrival, visitors will complete a COVID-19 screening (questions and temperature check) and may be asked to wear a mask. If you have recently had COVID-19, you must wear a mask on the premises for the full 10 days from the date of exposure or infection, consistent with DC Health Department and CDC guidance.

To report suspected child abuse in the District of Columbia call 1-202-671-SAFE(7233)
To report suspected internet crimes against children, contact report.cybertip.org

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To report suspected child abuse / Para reportar sospechas de abuso:

1-202-671-SAFE (7233)

Archives for April 2020

April 2020 is Still Child Abuse Prevention Month… Now More than Ever

COVID-19 and Child Abuse An increase in child abuse of all types is expected during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there may not be a corresponding increase in incidents of reported child abuse until children return to school. Already, data from jurisdictions around the country are revealing dramatic drops in the rate of child abuse reports—in … [Read more...] about April 2020 is Still Child Abuse Prevention Month… Now More than Ever

You Can Help Keep Kids Safe and Well During the Pandemic: #BeTheVirtualVillage!

It Only Takes Caring and Time To be Part of the Virtual Village. Here are Some Things to Do to Be Helpful to Caregivers and Help #ProtectKids365 Call parents/caregivers you know and care about just to check in, let them vent, tell them a joke, make them laugh, remind them to breathe Call/FaceTime family/friends and ask to talk to their kids … [Read more...] about You Can Help Keep Kids Safe and Well During the Pandemic: #BeTheVirtualVillage!