Safe Shores - The D.C. Children's Advocacy Center

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Safe Shores provides intervention, hope and healing for children and families affected by abuse, trauma and violence in the District of Columbia, and prevents child abuse through education and training.

This April, Safe Shores is inviting 500 adults to take a free training and learn how to help keep kids safe. There is s...
04/27/2026

This April, Safe Shores is inviting 500 adults to take a free training and learn how to help keep kids safe. There is still time to register for a child abuse prevention training and adults keeping children safe!

Take a look at this week’s free child abuse prevention trainings and then sign up at buff.ly/k5MRbKX

People want to help prevent child abuse—but don’t always know how.
Prevention works. And it starts with adults.

04/24/2026

To everyone who was able to join us on Tuesday for The Power of Play! our 30th anniversary event, thank you for coming out to support the children and families we serve in DC! We hope the evening was a reminder of the childhood that ALL children deserve; one of joy, fun, and whimsy. Whether you spent your time at the art stations, playing games, snacking on the themed food and drinks, reading the What Kids Say wall, dancing to the powerful performance by The String Queens or connecting with other supporters, we are so glad you were able to join us!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible, from our incredible sponsors to the catering staff!

If The Power of Play! Inspired you to get more involved in the work we do at Safe Shores, there are so many ways to stay connected:

🩵 Donate now before April 28th to double your impact for child victims of abuse. Donate here: https://funraise.org/give/Safe-Shores-The-DC-Children%27s-Advocacy-Center/f4bd7437-4d27-489f-886d-95581f7e40ec/ to unlock our match!

☕ Tour our bright, child friendly space and hear directly from our staff members about our work at Coffee for Kids. The next tour is on Thursday, April 30th at 8:30 am. Register at safeshores.org/cfk

💙 adults helping to protect children this by taking a free child abuse prevention training. Register at safeshores.org/capm

When you take a child abuse prevention training, you never know the domino effect your knowledge could have on the lives...
04/24/2026

When you take a child abuse prevention training, you never know the domino effect your knowledge could have on the lives of the children around you and in your community.

Join us in becoming adults helping protect children this month by signing up for a free child abuse prevention training at buff.ly/k5MRbKX

The Power of Play is TOMORROW! Tickets are still available! If you want to donate to Safe Shores’ trauma-responsive serv...
04/20/2026

The Power of Play is TOMORROW!

Tickets are still available! If you want to donate to Safe Shores’ trauma-responsive services for children impacted by abuse in DC, and spend tomorrow evening hearing , playing in an arcade, creating art, watching paint the moment, having delicious dinner and drinks and learning more about our work, get your tickets now at buff.ly/0Ln0nZ6

This week also has a number of free child abuse prevention trainings! Join us in our call to adults trained in child abuse prevention tactics this month.

Register for a training, learn about our campaign, and purchase tickets to tomorrow’s event at the link in our bio!

Can you solve this crossword puzzle to discover what event is on the 21st? Swipe to see the answer > That’s right, we ar...
04/17/2026

Can you solve this crossword puzzle to discover what event is on the 21st? Swipe to see the answer >

That’s right, we are officially only a few days away from The Power of Play! Safe Shores’ 30th Anniversary Event.

Have you purchased your tickets yet? Every ticket purchase goes directly toward providing trauma-responsive services for children impacted by abuse in DC. You can get yours at buff.ly/e2kdErf

Here are the clues to the crossword:
Across:
1. An organization that has been committed to keeping children safe, seen and heard.
2. Another word for importance and strength.
3. How children communicate, heal, grow, and develop.
Down:
1. The Power of Play is Safe Shores’ 30th ___________ event.
2. Common preposition

One hour of your day spent learning child abuse prevention tools could change a child’s entire life. In fact, it could c...
04/15/2026

One hour of your day spent learning child abuse prevention tools could change a child’s entire life.

In fact, it could change an untold number of children’s lives – you never know the ripple effect your knowledge of child abuse prevention could have!

Join us in becoming 1 of 500 adults helping protect children this month by signing up for a free child abuse prevention training.

Make a little room in your schedule. Give your time and attention. You’ll gain practical tools — and help make the world safer for children.

Learn more and register for an upcoming training at buff.ly/k5MRbKX



PS. Want to donate to Safe Shores and have an evening of fun, food, drinks and more? Join us for our 30th anniversary event on April 21st! More information is at buff.ly/0Ln0nZ6

Child abuse prevention starts with adults.This April, Safe Shores is inviting 500 adults to take a free training and lea...
04/13/2026

Child abuse prevention starts with adults.
This April, Safe Shores is inviting 500 adults to take a free training and learn what to do to prevent child abuse.
Make a little room. Learn something that matters.

Here are the child abuse prevention trainings you can register for this week to Adults Helping Keep Kids Safe.

Learn more and register at buff.ly/k5MRbKX



PS. Want to donate to Safe Shores and have an evening of fun, food, drinks and more? Join us for our 30th anniversary event on April 21st! Get your tickets at buff.ly/0Ln0nZ6

💙Prevention starts with you … in blue!Today is , and Safe Shores staff, MDT partners, and Board are all wearing blue to...
04/10/2026

💙Prevention starts with you … in blue!

Today is , and Safe Shores staff, MDT partners, and Board are all wearing blue to to show support and build awareness for child abuse prevention efforts.

❓Beyond wearing blue … what can YOU do? You can:

Attend ! on April 21st to have playful night out while also supporting the work we do for child victims of abuse.

Sign up for a free child abuse prevention training to adults helping keep kids safe.

Go to safeshores.org for tickets, trainings, and more!

Take a photo of yourself in blue, tag and use or today!

04/10/2026

Did you catch last night?

We’re so grateful to for shining a light on child abuse prevention during and for taking the time to highlight Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center’s work to keep children safe, seen, and heard, 24/7/365. Conversations like this help more people understand what children need and how we can all play a role.

If you missed it, head to the link in our bio to watch Corinna’s conversation with our Executive Director, Michele Booth Cole, about our work with child victims of abuse in DC and ways to get involved.

This April, there are many ways to take action:
✨ April 21: Join us for our 30th anniversary event, The Power of Play!
✨ Get trained in prevention — sign up for a free training and adults helping to keep children safe
✨ April 28: Give in support of children and families during Child Abuse Prevention Month

✨ April 30: Join us for Coffee for Kids, our in-person mission tour

Tickets, training sign-ups, and tour registration are all available at safeshores.org

What did PLAY look like to you as a child? Was it a game of tag? Creating an artistic masterpiece? Playing pretend? For ...
04/08/2026

What did PLAY look like to you as a child? Was it a game of tag? Creating an artistic masterpiece? Playing pretend?

For children, playing is not optional; it’s formative and foundational. Every child needs and deserves time to play, because play means growth, communication, development, and learning.

This is why we themed Safe Shores 30th Anniversary Event all about The Power of Play! Join us on April 21st at 5:30pm at Capital Turnaround to step into a playdate with a purpose to learn more about why play is so vital in children’s lives.

By attending, your full ticket purchase goes directly to children who have been impacted by abuse in DC. Learn more at buff.ly/e2kdErf

Then, drop an emoji in the comments that describes your favorite childhood game!

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429 O Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20001

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+12026453200

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