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:
Lynn J. English, Chair
John Gilmore, Vice Chair
Deborah Jospin, Secretary
Taylor Sphon, Treasurer
Maegan Scott, At-large
Tabitha Almquist
Corina Cortez
Desyree Dixon
Justin Harrison
Shana Glickfield
Walter Kim
Poet Taylor
Tatiana Torres
Julie Wadler
Michele Booth Cole, ex officio
Sandra L. Merin
Lavdena Orr
Lillian “Tina” Overton
Patricia Riley
Angela Thornton
Lavdena Orr
Patricia Riley
Arlene Robinson (deceased)
Angela Thornton*
*Secondary Founder
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: