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)

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Social Worker Self-Care Tips – Social Worker Appreciation Month

To celebrate Social Worker Appreciation Month, we want to take a moment to shout out the phenomenal team of social workers on staff at Safe Shores. We truly believe in the power of taking care to give care, and want to encourage all social workers to make themselves a priority this month, and every month, by practicing #selfcare. We asked our … [Read more...] about Social Worker Self-Care Tips – Social Worker Appreciation Month

There is No Place for Racism or Other Hatred, Period.

The Anti-Asian violence that continues to be perpetrated in the U.S. — most recently the killings this week in Atlanta — is yet a deplorable and intolerable manifestation of the evil of racism.  In the world Safe Shores is working to create, where every child has a safe, healthy, and joyful childhood, there is no place for racism or other hatred, … [Read more...] about There is No Place for Racism or Other Hatred, Period.

Black History Month Books for All Ages

"Racism is not the only thing to know about what it means to be Black. Our joys, our sorrows, our love, our grief, our struggles to fit in, our families, our accomplishments and our triumphs—these things also matter. Black children matter, and not only the ones killed before their time...To recognize Black lives as ones to celebrate, empathize with … [Read more...] about Black History Month Books for All Ages

Safe Shores named a 2020 Impact Award Recipient by Nonprofit Village

Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center is honored and grateful to be named a 2020 Impact Award winner by Nonprofit Village. Since Safe Shores marked its 25th anniversary in 2020, receiving this recognition this year is especially meaningful. Nonprofit Village, the DC area’s only nonprofit incubator, created the Impact Award to recognize … [Read more...] about Safe Shores named a 2020 Impact Award Recipient by Nonprofit Village

Domestic Violence Impacts the Entire Family

As Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2020 comes to a close, let's not forget: domestic violence happens every day, year round, and it impacts the entire family. Distressingly, during this pandemic, the numbers are up, which means people will be victimized and brutalized -- physically and emotionally -- come November 1, December 1, January 2021 and … [Read more...] about Domestic Violence Impacts the Entire Family

Suicide Prevention: The Facts, Warning Signs and How to Help

Suicide Prevention: Know the Facts Let this sink in: Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10-24. Youth suicide has climbed by 56% in the last 10 years and only continues to rise, according to CDC data released just last month. Most importantly, though: youth suicide is preventable. While September is National Suicide … [Read more...] about Suicide Prevention: The Facts, Warning Signs and How to Help