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

Baking with Buttercream

Tiffany MacIsaac, renowned pastry chef and owner of DC's favorite bakery Buttercream Bakeshop will be hosting an hour-long “pay what you can” virtual baking class on Sunday, April 3rd. Participants will not only learn how to make delicious berry shortcake and scrumptious cookies from scratch, they’ll be able to ask any and all burning baking...

Virtual Stewards of Children® Training (English)

Virtual

Stewards of Children® training was developed by Darkness to Light and serves as a foundation of Safe Shores’ Prevention and Outreach program. This training teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.

Guardianes de los niños® (Español)

Stewards of Children® enseña a los adultos mediante entrevistas a los sobrevivientes de abuso sexual de menores, expertos y proveedores de tratamiento para víctimas cuáles son las medidas prácticas que pueden tomar para reducir los casos de abuso sexual de menores en sus organizaciones, familias y comunidades.

Promoción del desarrollo sexual saludable © (Español)

La capacitación de Promoción del desarrollo sexual saludable© ayuda a los participantes a comprender mejor el desarrollo sexual de los niños, como responder a las conductas y preguntas sexuales de los niños de manera que promuevan un desarrollo saludable.