Children/Adolescents

Break the Cycle (BTC)

Telephone: 202.824.0707

Website: www.breakthecycle.org  

Provides free legal advice and presentation to young people, ages 12 to 24, who have experienced domestic and dating violence, including date rape. BTC provides legal representation in DC Superior Court in protection order cases, child custody cases, and other family law situations. 

Child & Adolescent Protection Center

Telephone: 202.476.4100
Hotline: 202.476.5000 (evenings only)

Services for abused children and adolescents.
 

 Family and Child Services of Washington DC, Inc (FCS)

Telephone: 202.289.1510

Website: www.familyandchildservices.org 

Provides support group, therapy and referrals for abused women, children and adolescents.  Services also include adoptions, foster care, childcare youth development, mental health care, domestic violence training and services for older Americans.  

Sasha Bruce Youthworks, Inc. (SYB)

Telephone: 202.675.9340

Hotline: 202.547.7777

Website: www.sashabruce.org 

Shelter and emergency services for adolescents between ages of 12-17 years old; independent living program for people ages 16-18; and transitional living program for ages 18-21. 

Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL)

Telephone: 202.546.5940

Website: www.smyal.org

SMYAL is the only organization in Washington DC metro area to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.  Provides 1) life skills and leadership development, 2) counseling and support, 3) health and wellness education, 4) safe social activities, and 5) community outreach and education.