Safe Shores’ Take on the Film “Cuties”
Recently, Safe Shores staff gathered virtually to discuss the French-language film Cuties. The movie has been at the center of a major controversy, both online and off, which included politicians […]
Suicide Prevention: The Facts, Warning Signs and How to Help
Suicide Prevention: Know the Facts Let this sink in: Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10-24. Youth suicide has climbed by 56% in the […]
You Did It: Mission Accomplished for Pack2School 2020!
YOU DID IT! You made sure Safe Shores reached our $25,000 goal for Pack2School 2020. THANK YOU for showing up for kids in this way, at this particularly challenging time. […]
Safe Shores’ July Scoop: Pack2School, BIPOC Mental Wellness, New Staff & More
Check out the latest news from Safe Shores’ July 2020 Newsletter. Our Clients Need YOU! To those who have already given to our 2020 Pack2School Drive: THANK YOU! You […]
2020 Pack2School Drive: Please Help Kids Learn During the Pandemic
Help Kids Tackle Some of the Huge Challenges of Distance Learning Safe Shores’ 2020 Pack2School Drive is underway, and we’re counting on you once again to make sure the children […]
DoMore, If You Can: Help Child Victims Get the Support They Need During COVID-19 and 5 Reasons to Donate to Safe Shores on #GivingTuesdayNow
For the past several years on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the US, the #GivingTuesday movement has inspired millions of people to donate money in support of countless nonprofit organizations […]
April 2020 is Still Child Abuse Prevention Month… Now More than Ever
COVID-19 and Child Abuse An increase in child abuse of all types is expected during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there may not be a corresponding increase in incidents of reported […]
You Can Help Keep Kids Safe and Well During the Pandemic: #BeTheVirtualVillage!
It Only Takes Caring and Time To be Part of the Virtual Village. Here are Some Things to Do to Be Helpful to Caregivers and Help #ProtectKids365
A Fur-Filling Gift for A Child in Need – Meet Chloe
People often say they wish Safe Shores didn’t need to exist. We feel the same way. Hard fact, though, after 24 years of service, Safe Shores – The DC Children’s […]
How One Child Victim Received Paws-itive Support at Safe Shores For Her Healing Journey
Chloe is a Yorkshire Terrier puppy who found a new home with 9-year-old Samantha. After enduring physical abuse and the violent loss of her previous dog, Samantha found […]
You can make a child’s holiday wishes come true!
Every year Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center partners with community organizations, businesses, and donors like you to give children affected by abuse and violence in DC a […]
Row, Row, Row Yourself to Help ProtectKids365!
On Thursday, September 19, Fox 5 DC Cares and DC Row are hosting an all-day special community fitness event benefiting Safe Shores! Whether you row already or would like to learn more […]
