Child Protection Services - District of Columbia

Safe Shores—DC Children’s Advocacy Center
Address

300 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Phone

(202) 638-2575

Hotline

(202) 671-SAFE

Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:30pm

Website
Email

Spanish

YES

Services

Assist agencies like MPD in investigation of child abuse. Also provide therapy, clothing and on-site meals for clients. NO SHELTERS. Deals with children ages 0-13 ONLY.

 

Interpreters if necessary.

DHS Child and Family Protective Services
Address

400 6th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024

Phone

(202) 442-6000

Hotline

(202) 671-7233

Hours

Monday - Friday 8:15am-4:45pm

Website
Services

To report child abuse, contact Police Dept or DHHS. Provide referrals, etc. OECD provides subsidized child care to eligible working parents. Provides investigation.

 

Some Spanish available.

Children’s Hospital Child Protective Center
Address

Children’s National Medical Center
111 Michigan Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20010

Phone

(202) 884-4100

Fax

(202) 884-6997

Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30am-12pm 1pm-4pm

Services

Center provides medical examination and treatment and counseling for victims and their parents. There is a legal department at the hospital where legal referrals can be made. 24 hour on-call social worker.

 

Access to Spanish interpreters.