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)
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To report suspected child abuse / Para reportar sospechas de abuso:

1-202-671-SAFE (7233)

News and Events

Domestic Violence Impacts the Entire Family

As Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2020 comes to a close, let's not forget: domestic violence happens every day, year round, and it impacts the entire family. Distressingly, during this pandemic, the numbers are up, which means people will be victimized and brutalized -- physically and emotionally -- come November 1, December 1, January 2021 and ...

Safe Shores’ Take on the Film “Cuties”

Recently, Safe Shores staff gathered virtually to discuss the French-language film Cuties. The movie has been at the center of a major controversy, both online and off, which included politicians demanding an investigation into the film by the U.S. Department of Justice, a bungled marketing campaign that led to Netflix apologizing to the film’s ...

You Did It: Mission Accomplished for Pack2School 2020!

YOU DID IT! You made sure Safe Shores reached our $25,000 goal for Pack2School 2020. THANK YOU for showing up for kids in this way, at this particularly challenging time. Due to the pandemic, we had to do things differently this year. Missing for many donors was the fun of back to school shopping, finding that “oh so perfect” backpack, and then ...

2020 Pack2School Drive: Please Help Kids Learn During the Pandemic

Help Kids Tackle Some of the Huge Challenges of Distance Learning Safe Shores' 2020 Pack2School Drive is underway, and we're counting on you once again to make sure the children we serve have the tools they need for school. Educators and families may not yet know exactly how the school year will look, but we all know that learning must ...

DoMore, If You Can: Help Child Victims Get the Support They Need During COVID-19 and 5 Reasons to Donate to Safe Shores on #GivingTuesdayNow

For the past several years on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the US, the #GivingTuesday movement has inspired millions of people to donate money in support of countless nonprofit organizations across the globe. Similarly, United Way’s DoMore24 online giving campaign each June has endeavored mobilize online charitable giving to local ...

April 2020 is Still Child Abuse Prevention Month… Now More than Ever

COVID-19 and Child Abuse An increase in child abuse of all types is expected during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there may not be a corresponding increase in incidents of reported child abuse until children return to school. Already, data from jurisdictions around the country are revealing dramatic drops in the rate of child abuse reports—in ...

A Fur-Filling Gift for A Child in Need – Meet Chloe

People often say they wish Safe Shores didn’t need to exist.  We feel the same way.  Hard fact, though, after 24 years of service, Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center is still here because we have to be.  Children and families affected by abuse need and deserve a humane and effective response to the violence, hurt and trauma they’ve ...