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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 operating in a hybrid environment – combining in-person and remote work – and observing federal and local government public health protection guidelines. Masks are required on-site, and COVID-19 screening (questions and temperature check) is conducted upon arrival.

We want Safe Shores’ people and resources to be readily accessible to everyone who needs them. Here are the direct points of contact on our team for forensic interviews, mental health support, client advocacy, MDT matters, child abuse prevention training, fundraising, media, as well as general, non-urgent inquires.

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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- At Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center, we are committed to providing families with the services they need to provide immediate healing and relief from the trauma of abuse.
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News and Events

Join the team at Safe Shores!

February 13, 2017

As Safe Shores grows to meet the needs of more families and children, so does our staff.

Join Safe Shores at a Holiday Giving Wrapping Party!

December 2, 2016

One of our favorite times of the year – Holiday Giving Wrapping Parties! Join us for a family-friendly evening as we wrap gifts that will be donated throughout the community. Pizza and drinks are provided.

Intervention, Hope, Healing, and Rainbows!

December 1, 2016

Read about Aisha’s story and the power of rainbows. Help us to continue to meet the needs of children and families like Aisha’s by contributing to Safe Shores!

Safe Shores’ Back to School Drive

November 14, 2016

Join Safe Shores for our annual Back to School Drive to provide school supplies and backpacks for children affected by abuse in DC. A $50 gift provides a backpack filled with supplies for one child.