On June 8th you can be a part of making a difference for children and families affected by abuse by contributing to Safe Shores through Do More 24. This year, Safe Shores is poised to raise $13,000 to help #StockTheCloset with clothing and toiletries for children and families in the District of Columbia. Bookmark the link, get ready to give on ...
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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 ...
April 2017 Newsletter
Child abuse isn't on spring break. Neither are we. Thank you for supporting this campaign and helping us to #ProtectKids365 this Child Abuse Prevention Month. Safe Shores welcomes new staff members! Safe Shores recently welcomed new members to the team and Lauren Snell to a new position! From left to right: Jason R. Saunders, Foundation ...
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Join Safe Shores for upcoming events throughout the month of April in commemoration of Child Abuse Prevention Month. “Child Abuse Isn’t On Spring Break” Campaign Follow Safe Shores on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to learn how you can help prevent child abuse. We will be posting graphics throughout the month. Coffee for Kids Thursday, ...
Join the team at Safe Shores!
As Safe Shores grows to meet the needs of more families and children, so does our staff. See if these positions are right for you! Safe Shores is an equal opportunity employer committed to staff diversity. Child-Adolescent Forensic Interviewer (Contract) This is a contract position. The contract interviewer is responsible for conducting forensic ...
January 2017 Newsletter
Support Group: A safe place for parents to heal “I am carrying that gentleness into today,” Nathalie said in her email to Safe Shores. Nathalie participates in Safe Shores’ support group for parents and caregivers. On a September evening, the group basked in aromatherapy, hand massages, hand scrubs, breathing exercises, and even bear hugs with ...
Join Safe Shores at a Holiday Giving Wrapping Party!
One of our favorite times of the year - Holiday Giving Wrapping Parties! Join us for a family-friendly evening as we wrap gifts that will be donated throughout the community. Pizza and drinks are provided. RSVP to join the fun on December 6th December 10th December 14th ...
Intervention, Hope, Healing, and Rainbows!
Thank you for your support of Safe Shores this year! With your help, so far we've come to the aid over 1,000 children and families in crisis. Take, for example, 12-year old Aisha, who witnessed the murder of her mother in their own home. Terrified and left alone, Aisha called 911 and frantically tried to resuscitate her mother. Tragically, it was ...
Safe Shores’ Back to School Drive
Join Safe Shores for our annual Back to School Drive to provide school supplies and backpacks for children affected by abuse in DC. A $50 gift provides a backpack filled with supplies for one child. ...
