With almost 5 million deaths due to COVID-19 worldwide and over 730,000 of those from the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has shattered communities, populations, and people. Beyond the effects of the disease itself, COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on domestic violence incidents, in what some experts are calling a “shadow pandemic.” According to […]
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Affirming and Celebrating Queer Kids Protects Them | National Coming Out Day
On National Coming Out Day, an important reminder that understanding, embracing, and celebrating children’s gender identity and expression, as well as their sexual orientation, is part of their safe and healthy development. Using children’s correct pronouns protects kids. Embracing and celebrating children’s sexual orientation protects kids. Embracing and celebrating children’s gender expression protects […]
How to Talk to Kids About Suicide | National Suicide Prevention Month
Two important facts: 1. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death for teenagers in the United States, and 2. It’s PREVENTABLE. For adults, talking with children and teens about suicide may seem extreme and feel difficult, but it could literally save a life. With so much at stake, it’s important to know what […]
Back to School Pictures: To Share or Not to Share?
First day of school photos are a favorite tradition for many, even during a pandemic. But wait! Be sure to take a quick look through a slightly different lens. Before posting any back-to-school photos on Instagram, Facebook, or elsewhere, do a quick safety scan. Do the pictures have any identifying information about your child you […]
Sex Positive Families Workshop Series (FREE) on July 28th
As part of preventing child sexual abuse, Safe Shores believes in equipping children and families to have comprehensive, holistic conversations about sex, pleasure, and body parts. We invite you to continue these important conversations by attending our free workshops with Sex Positive Families on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021. Sex Positive Families provides education and resources that […]
Pack2School 2021: Help Kids Return to In-Person Learning
Safe Shores’ Pack2School Drive is here for 2021, and we’re excited to announce that this year’s drive will be implemented online and in person! We are once again counting on you to ensure that the children we serve have the tools they need for school in the fall. Last year’s drive was done very differently as online learning became […]