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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)

Over the next few weeks, Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center has a number of helpful events to help you learn about and be an active participant in child abuse prevention.

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Every April since 1983, child-serving organizations across the nation come together for Child Abuse Prevention Month – to shed light on an issue that pervades and impacts every one of us, regardless of class, race, age, or culture.

Child abuse affects us all, and it’s up to each one of us to prevent it. Here are a few ways you can show your support this April.

Make a Donation

Child Abuse Prevention Month is an opportune time to invest in the specialized intervention, hope, healing, and prevention work that Safe Shores provides ensures that the children and families we serve can focus on healing. Any gift, no matter the size, is an invaluable resource helping build a safe, happy and hopeful future for children.

Donate Today

Attend an Event

From webinars to child abuse prevention trainings, Safe Shores has free, virtual events happening every week of April. Scroll up to see everything that’s happening in April and register.

Spread Awareness

Spread awareness about our free child abuse prevention trainings to your family, friends, and coworkers. The more informed and safe adults there are, the better we can protect children.

A sweet way to support!

Purchase a Community Cookie Box in support of Safe Shores

More than 20 of the DC area’s finest bakers, chefs, and food writers are joining forces to create a limited-edition cookie box with proceeds benefiting Safe Shores!

Purchase a Box
Don’t miss our upcoming webinar!

From A.I to Gen Z: Protecting Kids in the Digital Age with CyberFareedah

In today’s hyper-connected world, keeping children safe online is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. For Gen Alpha and Gen Z, the internet is where they learn, play, and connect — but it’s also where threats can lurk in every swipe, scroll, and click. As a caregiver, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The dangers are real — but so are the solutions.

This Child Abuse Prevention Month, join CyberFareedah — Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and sought-after internet safety expert — and Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center for a powerful, eye-opening webinar that will shift the way you think about online safety.

Combining her personal journey with cybersecurity expertise, CyberFareedah will introduce her signature SAFE Method — a practical, proven framework for parents and caregivers to build trust, foster open communication, and protect kids in the digital world.

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, youth-serving professional, or child advocate, you don’t want to miss this is a must-attend event for anyone serious about keeping children of every age safe online.

Safe, trusted, informed adults are children’s best defense.

Register Now