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 - ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Safe Shores Welcomes New Board Members for Fiscal Year 2023
We’re thrilled to announce the election of Safe Shores’ newest board members: Desyree Dixon Corina Cortez Justin Harrison Tabitha Almquist Shana Glickfield A huge THANK YOU goes to the board members who just completed their terms of service: Barbara Mullenex Henry Cashen II. To our newly elected members, WELCOME! We are delighted ...
Safe Shores’ Pack2School Drive is Back for 2022!
There is a lot happening in the world these days, and still one thing remains unchanged: kids are kids, and they need adults to protect and provide for them. Safe Shores plans to make sure that 150 children whose lives have been impacted by violence have one less worry when they head back to class this year, ready for a new start with their ...
Small Changes You Can Make for Gender-Inclusive Language
?️??Happy Pride! ??️?Pride month is more than rainbow clothing and parades. Although those pieces are joyful and important, June is not only a month of celebration, it is also a month of reflection. It can feel overwhelming to know how to best support and protect LGBTQIA+ youth; particularly with proposed legislature throughout the country ...
Children’s Books to Read About Juneteenth
Today is Juneteenth! Use these five picture books to teach children about the day that commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. These books tell the history, traditions, and celebrations of Juneteenth. Even though Juneteenth became a federal holiday just last year, June 19th has been held as a day of honor and celebration since ...
