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

Contacto Saludable para Niños y Jóvenes

Virtual

El afecto y el tacto saludables protegen contra el abuso sexual infantil, especialmente con los padres, cuidadores y miembros de la familia. Esta capacitación le enseña algunas pautas para un contacto saludable y formas seguras y respetuosas de interactuar con los niños. Registrarse aquí.

Keep Kids Safe Rally

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The general public can show their support for the Keep Kids Safe Hill Day Coalition by attending the Keep Kids Safe Rally on Wednesday, April 26th at 2 PM. Register...

Healthy Touch for Children and Youth

Virtual

Healthy affection and touch are protective against child sexual abuse, especially with parents, caregivers, and family members. This training teaches you some guidelines for healthy touch and safe, respectful ways to interact with children. Register here.

Coffee for Kids (In Person)

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Tour our thoughtfully designed, child-friendly, victim-focused facility, meet our team, and learn firsthand how Safe Shores works to provide intervention, hope and healing for children and families affected by abuse,...

Stewards of Children® Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training for DC Faith Communities

This training teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Training includes discussion about critical issues in sexual abuse prevention and the relevance of these issues in our communities through a video sharing the voices of survivors and experts in the field. This in-person event is open to all DC...

Event Series Coffee for Kids (Virtual)

Coffee for Kids (Virtual)

Virtual

Tour our thoughtfully designed, child-friendly, victim-focused facility, meet our team, and learn firsthand how Safe Shores works to provide intervention, hope and healing for children and families affected by abuse, trauma, and violence in the District.

Free
Event Series Coffee For Kids (In Person)

Coffee For Kids (In Person)

Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center 429 O Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Tour our thoughtfully designed, child-friendly, victim-focused facility, meet our team, and learn firsthand how Safe Shores works to provide intervention, hope and healing for children and families affected by abuse, trauma, and violence in the District.

Free