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)

News and Events

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 is Everyday – A List of Black History Makers Then and Now

February is coming to an end, but fortunately, recognition and celebration of Black history isn’t, because Black history can’t be confined to the shortest month of the year (we said what we said) nor any month for that matter. Black history is HISTORY and HERSTORY, yesterday, today and tomorrow. Black creatives, entrepreneurs, scientists, teachers, … [Read more...] about Black History is Everyday – A List of Black History Makers Then and Now

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

Myths and Facts of Child Sex Trafficking – National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING It’s real, it happens and it’s a heinous crime. Because of the way it’s portrayed in fictional movies and memes on social media, many think of this crime as a stereotypical white suburban teenage girl being kidnapped by a stranger, in broad daylight, from a public place and imprisoned in a dark basement, far from home. The … [Read more...] about Myths and Facts of Child Sex Trafficking – National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

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