SafeSpot Children's Advocacy Center of Fairfax County

06/03/2026

Check out this week's online safety tip! A few simple privacy settings can go a long way in helping your child have a safer experience online. Take time to review who can see their content and remind them to be mindful about who they interact with on the platform. For more information, check out: https://childrescuecoalition.org/educations/the-truth-about-tiktok-online-safety-tips-for-this-top-app/

06/01/2026

Check out this week's online safety tip! While Snapchat messages disappear, predators can use disappearing messages to groom or exploit children without leaving a clear record. Remind your child that photos, videos, and messages can still be saved or shared, and to think carefully before sending anything online. For more information, check out: https://childrescuecoalition.org/educations/5-steps-to-staying-safe-on-snapchat/

05/27/2026

For this , we are talking about abuse awareness. Signs of child maltreatment are not always obvious, which is why education and awareness are so important in helping protect children. For more information, check out: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/child-maltreatment

05/25/2026

Check out this week’s online safety tip! Keeping devices updated and privacy settings secure can help protect your child’s personal information online. Encourage children to keep personal details private, cover webcams when not in use, and use tools like parental controls and safe search to create safer online experiences. For more information, check out: https://www.unicef.org/parenting/child-care/keep-your-child-safe-online

05/20/2026

Check out this week’s online safety tip! Strong passwords should include:
• At least 12 characters
• A mix of uppercase and lowercase letters
• Numbers, symbols, and special characters
For more information, check out: https://www.washtrust.com/blog/8-internet-safety-rules-for-kids #1

05/18/2026

Check out this week’s online safety tip! Setting clear rules around when and where livestreaming or video chats are allowed can help protect children from harmful online interactions. For more information, check out:https://www.d2l.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/D2L-2020-Worksheet-Internet-Safety-v2_fillable-1.pdf

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Detective Claudia Castro on this well-deserved recognition! We are grateful for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to protecting children and supporting families in our community. Thank you for the important work you do as part of SafeSpot’s MDT team and for making a lasting impact every day.

Congratulations to Detective Claudia Castro who was honored at the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) Top Cops Awards for her outstanding service and dedication to our community. We are proud to see her recognized on a national stage. 👏🏆

05/06/2026

Check out this week’s online safety tip! Keeping records of suspicious online interactions can help protect children and support proper reporting. For more information, check out: https://www.dhs.gov/know2protect/take-action

04/30/2026

As we close out Child Abuse Prevention Month, SafeSpot was honored to be recognized through a House Resolution for our commitment to protecting children and families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. This recognition highlights our work to reduce trauma and promote healing through comprehensive, coordinated, and no-cost services for child victims of abuse.
We are grateful to Delegate for bringing forward this resolution and for supporting our mission to keep children safe, this month and every month.