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)

Help Make the Season Brighter for Child Victims – Holiday Giving 2024

As the holidays approach, we’re reminded of the simple joys of the season—moments of warmth, laughter, and love. But for the child victims Safe Shores serves, these moments can often feel out of reach. Together, we can change that. We invite you to join us in bringing joy, comfort, and light to children and families impacted by abuse and violence in DC this holiday season.

Whether you’ve participated in Safe Shores’ Holiday Giving Drive before or are new to this special tradition, now is the perfect time to join us and make a powerful difference in a child’s life. There are three impactful ways for you to help:

1. Sponsor a Wishlist

You can help make the holiday season a little brighter by purchasing items from a child’s wish list. Complete the Holiday Giving Sponsor Sign Up Form right away to be matched with a child’s wish list and begin shopping! Sponsors are asked to purchase the child’s top three wishes and can expect to spend $150 – $200 dollars total per wish list. Gifts must be dropped off at Safe Shores by December 2nd.

Sponsor a Wishlist

2.  Make a Monetary Gift

When you give financially, you provide an opportunity for caregivers to meet their families’ unique needs—needs they know best. Every dollar counts as we strive to reach our goal of $30,000 to provide gift cards that enable caregivers to make their holidays a little brighter. Your support, no matter the amount, helps make the season special for families affected by abuse.

Make a Donation

3.  Wrap with Us

Want to volunteer with Safe Shores? Once all the gifts have been dropped off, join us for a festive wrapping party with yummy holiday treats! Help us prepare these special packages and share some holiday cheer with other Safe Shores supporters.

Here are the 2024 Wrapping Party details:

Space is limited (25 spots per event) and fills quickly, so don’t wait to secure your spot!

Your generosity has the power to bring the magic of the season to children and families in need. Will you join us in making this holiday brighter for child victims and their families?

Thank you for making a difference by prioritizing children!