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Welcome to Children's Authority
The Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago is a child-centred, family-focused organisation, advocating for the rights of children.
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To you our Foster Parents and Families we say Thank You. Your open hearts and homes have brought comfort, love and joy to many.
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Emergency Response Team
Our teams are working around the clock to ensure the safety of all children who come to our attention. If you are aware of incidents of child abuse or maltreatment, please call our toll free hotline 996 to make a report.
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Are you considering Adoption?
Adoption is the process whereby a person assumes full legal responsibility for a child who is not biologically theirs.
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Are you interested in becoming a foster parent?
Foster Care is a temporary option for children who are not able to live with their birth families due to a range of different circumstances.
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service, we can expect the hot and dry conditions we are currently experiencing to persist over the coming weeks. With this in mind, we encourage parents and guardians to ensure your children drink adequate amounts of water daily. Here’s a guide as to how much water your child should be consuming to remain hydrated daily:
Infants (6–12 months): 4 to 8 ounces (half to 1 cup) per day Toddlers (1–3 years): About 4 cups (32 ounces) per day Young Children (4–8 years): About 5 cups (40 ounces) per day Older Children (9–13 years): 7 to 8 cups (56 to 64 ounces) per day Teens (14–18 years): 8 to 11 cups (64 to 88 ounces) per day ... See MoreSee Less
One of the ways we can safeguard our children is by ensuring they know their rights. We encourage parents and guardians to teach their children as early as possible and in an age appropriate manner.
If you would like more information on how you can become a Kinship Foster Carer, please contact the Foster Care Unit at 627-0748 ext. 40988, 40342 or 40345 or via email at fostercare@ttchildren.org ... See MoreSee Less
Child protection is everybody's business! If you are aware of instances of child abuse, please report it to the Authority or the Police. ... See MoreSee Less
Today, the Authority met with the Secretary for the Division of Youth Empowerment and Sports, Mr. Keigon Denoon to discuss ways of collaborating to better serve the children at the Reception Centre and children who come to our attention. ... See MoreSee Less
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service, we can expect the hot and dry conditions we are currently experiencing to persist over the coming weeks. With this in mind, we encourage parents and guardians to ensure your children drink adequate amounts of water daily. Here’s a guide as to how much water your child should be consuming to remain hydrated daily:
Infants (6–12 months): 4 to 8 ounces (half to 1 cup) per day
Toddlers (1–3 years): About 4 cups (32 ounces) per day
Young Children (4–8 years): About 5 cups (40 ounces) per day
Older Children (9–13 years): 7 to 8 cups (56 to 64 ounces) per day
Teens (14–18 years): 8 to 11 cups (64 to 88 ounces) per day ... See MoreSee Less
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One of the ways we can safeguard our children is by ensuring they know their rights. We encourage parents and guardians to teach their children as early as possible and in an age appropriate manner.
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Kinship Foster Care is an option!
If you would like more information on how you can become a Kinship Foster Carer, please contact the Foster Care Unit at 627-0748 ext. 40988, 40342 or 40345 or via email at fostercare@ttchildren.org ... See MoreSee Less
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Child protection is everybody's business! If you are aware of instances of child abuse, please report it to the Authority or the Police. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, the Authority met with the Secretary for the Division of Youth Empowerment and Sports, Mr. Keigon Denoon to discuss ways of collaborating to better serve the children at the Reception Centre and children who come to our attention. ... See MoreSee Less
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Caribbean parents, you won’t have to do all this talking if you:
1. Have a conversation with your children about what you expect of them leading up to the new school term.
2. Help your child adjust by shifting their bedtime and wake-up schedule 15 minutes earlier every few days until they reach their school-year routine.
3. Limit and monitor TV watching, gaming, social media and computer usage as the vacation period winds down.
4. Create a clean and quiet space at home where homework and other school assignments can be done.
Buena Suerte @ Sunny Bling! ... See MoreSee Less
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Some care givers enjoy hearing and performing themselves!
Today, marks the start of the new academic year. The Authority wishes all students a successful days and term ahead.
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