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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
Safe Shores
To report suspected child abuse / Para reportar sospechas de abuso:
1-202-671-SAFE (7233)
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429 O Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-645-3200
To report suspected child abuse in the District of Columbia call:
Para reportar sospechas de abuso infantil en el Distrito de Columbia, llame al: