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)

Safe Shores receives Many Hands’ annual $100,000 grant

Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center is honored to be a recipient of Many Hands‘ 2017 grant for $100,000. Many Hands is a women’s grantmaking organization committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of DC area women, children, and families in need. Safe Shores will use this grant to reach thousands more adults and children with child sexual abuse prevention training and to help youth-serving institutions develop and implement meaningful child protection practices. Teaching people and affecting policies around child sexual abuse will have a direct and transformational impact on the lives of thousands of adults, tens of thousands of children and, in turn, on the lives of generations to come.