Every year, we invite our community to help make the holiday season brighter for child survivors and their families. For Holiday Giving 2023, we're excited to bring back two beloved elements of Holiday Giving: individual children's wish lists and wrapping parties!That means there are three different ways you can help make the holiday season … [Read more...] about Make the Season Brighter for Child Victims
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Welcome and Thank You to Safe Shores Board Members
Last week, during the final board meeting of the 2023 Fiscal Year, the Safe Shores Board of Directors unanimously voted in new board member (and long-time supporter) Dian Holton. This meeting also marked the last for Board Chair Lynn J. English who has served on the board since 2016! Please join us in thanking Lynn for her dedicated service … [Read more...] about Welcome and Thank You to Safe Shores Board Members
Get the Safe Shores Scoop on Summer!
Longer days and warmer temperatures are here, perfect for a big scoop on what’s been happening over the last few months at Safe Shores. From Pack2School drives to well-earned honors for our executive director, scroll down for a sprinkle-ing of news! It's time to drop off your filled backpacks for Pack2School! At Safe Shores, we are … [Read more...] about Get the Safe Shores Scoop on Summer!
Evaluation of the school-based Healthy Relationships Project
About the Healthy Relationships Project The Healthy Relationships Project©, developed by Prevent Child Abuse Vermont, is a primary prevention intervention deployed within school systems to prevent child sexual abuse. The curricula consist of training for school staff, six weeks of classroom lessons delivered by either teachers or external … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the school-based Healthy Relationships Project
Intentional Parenting: A Conversation with Dr. Stacey Patton and Destiny Bennett
The terms "gentle parenting" and “intentional parenting” are trending these days. But what do these terms even mean? What does this kind of parenting look like in practice? Does research support its effectiveness? And why does all this matter—especially for children and families of color? During Child Abuse Prevention Month, Safe Shores - … [Read more...] about Intentional Parenting: A Conversation with Dr. Stacey Patton and Destiny Bennett
Let’s get Pack2It! Pack2School Drive 2023
It’s Pack2School time! Though school is out for a bit longer, at Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center, we’re working on making sure the children we serve have the learning tools they need for the 2023-24 school year. Together, with you and others in our community, we’ll make sure that at least 150 children whose lives have been … [Read more...] about Let’s get Pack2It! Pack2School Drive 2023
Safe Shores Wishes You Rest, Joy, and More This Mother’s Day
Mothering requires labor—of the body, mind, and spirit. At its core, mothering is taking care of others. Even when done joyfully and willingly, caring for others requires time and energy. Care work is the most essential, valuable, and undervalued work there is. That’s why this Mother’s Day, we lovingly encourage mothers to take care so you can … [Read more...] about Safe Shores Wishes You Rest, Joy, and More This Mother’s Day
What the World Needs Now: Intentional Parenting – A Conversation with Destiny Bennett and Dr. Stacey Patton
The terms "gentle parenting" and “intentional parenting” are trending these days. But what do these terms even mean? What does this kind of parenting look like IRL (in real life)? Does research support its effectiveness? And why does all this matter—especially for children and families of color? Join us for a powerful conversation with … [Read more...] about What the World Needs Now: Intentional Parenting – A Conversation with Destiny Bennett and Dr. Stacey Patton
Michele Booth Cole named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of DC for 2023 by “Women We Admire”
We are pleased to announce that Safe Shores Executive Director, Michele Booth Cole, was named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of DC for 2023 by Women We Admire. See the list here - Michele is at spot #42! This year marks Michele’s 20th anniversary as Safe Shores’ Executive Director. She was brought on in 2003 with the challenge of moving … [Read more...] about Michele Booth Cole named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of DC for 2023 by “Women We Admire”
Holiday Giving 2022 – Make The Season Brighter for Young Survivors
Make the Season Special for Young Survivors Every year, Safe Shores invites our community to help make the holiday season brighter for children and families impacted by abuse and violence in DC–people they may never meet, but with whom they can help celebrate the holidays. Nearly 300 kindhearted people came together to raise over $40,000! With this … [Read more...] about Holiday Giving 2022 – Make The Season Brighter for Young Survivors
