Safe Place Child Advocacy Center

06/13/2026

Harry was out hanging with his favorite Justice's SAKE, Inc. board members and loved seeing all of the kids at the Rock Me Don't Shake Me fundraiser for prevention of child abuse. 🐾💙

Thank you to Justice's SAKE, Inc. for always putting on such an amazing event and to everyone who came out to support children and families in our community. Together, we can make a difference!

05/26/2026

🐾 CAREER UPDATE: Harry is thriving! 🐾

A huge shoutout and thank you to Hero Dogs, Inc.! Harry has officially stepped into his new role here at Safe Place, and to say he is loving his new career would be an understatement.

He has already made so many new friends and is doing what he does best: bringing endless smiles and comfort to the families we serve. 💖

We are so proud of him and can't wait to watch him continue to make a difference. Stay tuned for plenty of "Harry Updates" coming your way! 🐶✨

Hero Dogs LtCmd Harry Lewis Gerwin, USN has found his perfect career! ⁣⁣
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Harry is supporting children and their families as a facility dog at Safe Place Child Advocacy Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. Hero Dogs Harry works alongside advocates and clinicians and is a calm, comforting presence in what is often a heavy time for families at the center. ⁣⁣
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Our sincere gratitude to Harry's puppy raisers, Maurica and her family. We are also very thankful to his puppy sponsor, Pat Schaap, and to his scholarship providers John and Carole Roberts.⁣⁣
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⁣We're so proud of you, Harry! 🩶

04/27/2026

Safe Place and the Washington County Department of Social Serviceswas honored to represent at the 10th Annual Maryland Victims’ Rights Conference on Friday!

Amanda, Tiffany, and Kris spent the day connecting with fellow advocates, learning about new resources, and reinforcing our commitment to justice. At Safe Place, we believe in providing a voice and a helping hand to all victims of crime.

We are proud to stand with Maryland survivors today and every day. 🤝⚖️

04/01/2026

💙 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month 💙
At Safe Place, we know that child abuse prevention is a team effort. This month is all about recognizing that when we support families and wrap our children in care, we build a stronger, safer community for everyone.

We are launching this month with immense gratitude for our community partners. You are the backbone of our prevention efforts, and we couldn't do this without your unwavering commitment. A special shout-out goes to these organizations for proudly displaying flags and pinwheels as symbols of hope and protection:

💥North High

💥Boys and Girls Club

💥Alpine

💥Washington County Health Department (Behavioral Health)

💥Meritus Medical Center
..and all the other amazing partners who are showing their support this month!

03/30/2026

🐾 New Team Member Alert! 🐾
We have some "paws-itively" amazing news to share! Please join us in giving a warm Safe Place welcome to our newest team member, Harry, our official Facility Dog! 🐶💙

Harry is so excited to meet our kids and families. Whether it’s providing a calming presence or a wagging tail during a tough moment, he is here to offer support in every way he can.

Harry has already been hard at work! This past Saturday, he loved helping us put out flags with Justice's SAKE, Inc. to kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month. It was the perfect way to launch into April and show our commitment to the safety and well-being of every child.

📍 Keep an eye out! Harry will be heading around town all this week to put up more flags. If you see him out and about, be sure to give him a wave!
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