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

Safe Shores

To report suspected child abuse / Para reportar sospechas de abuso:

1-202-671-SAFE (7233)

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Impacts the Entire Family

As Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2020 comes to a close, let's not forget: domestic violence happens every day, year round, and it impacts the entire family. Distressingly, during this pandemic, the numbers are up, which means people will be victimized and brutalized -- physically and emotionally -- come November 1, December 1, January 2021 and … [Read more...] about Domestic Violence Impacts the Entire Family