The Authority has a critical Advocacy role which seeks to promote the well-being of all children including citizens, residents, non-residents and refugees in Trinidad and Tobago.  This involves actions geared towards promoting the development of a child-friendly society, influencing policy and effecting positive change for the children in Trinidad and Tobago.  The Authority’s goals also revolve around speaking out on behalf of children and ultimately empowering them to speak out on their own behalf.  In order to achieve this, the organisation seeks to ensure that persons understand the problems children face, empower them to effectively tackle these problems, and equip children with the tools needed to express their views.