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

Writing to Wellness™ with C. Thomas

Participants will learn helpful tips via discussion on how to navigate healing through expressive forms of creative writing, how to advocate for others and how to build a safe space for self-care.

Wear Blue Day

We wear blue at the beginning of April to spread awareness, because prevention starts with you - in blue. ? Here's our staff wearing blue:

Teen Mental Health Panel: Supporting Teens Through Mental Health Concerns

Virtual

Learn how to better support teens through their mental health struggles and concerns from experts in adolescent health and wellbeing. Spanish translation will be provided. Register here.   Featured Panelists   Freweyni Asress | Teen Advocate - Safe Shores the DC Children's Advocacy Center Dr. Colby Tyson | Program Director of the Child and Adolescent...