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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.
Parents and guardians, your time and words towards your children matter. Believe it our not they are paying close attention. We encourage you to be mindful of the way you speak and treat your children as it impacts their emotional welbeing and behaviour. ... See MoreSee Less
Our children are paying close attention to our actions and the example we set daily. Let's ensure the example we set is one we wish for them to follow. ... See MoreSee Less
The Authority was not present when they found the child and humiliated her; hopefully it will do whatever it takes to protect her and heal her from now on.
Hopefully it will also strategise for all the other children's sakes.
#happeningnow Today, the Authority is presenting at the Servol ECC North Zone Teachers Professional Day Seminar. The protection of our nation's children should never be left to chance, so being in the know is important.
Everyday we have an opportunity ensure all children enjoy their childhood free from abuse and maltreatment. By being aware of the signs of abuse and speaking up when they are seen, our nation's children will know that someone cares and has their best interest at heart.
Yall need to do better by these children. For years is nonsense going on. I could NEVER understand why children have to pay the price for their parents short comings. Saddddddd
The protection of our nation's children depends on us being aware of the signs of abuse and reporting if and when abuse takes place. Child protection is your business too! ... See MoreSee Less
Parents and guardians, your time and words towards your children matter. Believe it our not they are paying close attention. We encourage you to be mindful of the way you speak and treat your children as it impacts their emotional welbeing and behaviour. ... See MoreSee Less
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Parents and guardians, here are a few tips to help improve the mental health of your children. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our children are paying close attention to our actions and the example we set daily. Let's ensure the example we set is one we wish for them to follow. ... See MoreSee Less
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13-Year Old Child In The Care Of The Authority. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Authority was not present when they found the child and humiliated her; hopefully it will do whatever it takes to protect her and heal her from now on. Hopefully it will also strategise for all the other children's sakes.
I imagine more could be said, but thus would do.
Now go get all the rest!
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Today, the Authority is presenting at the Servol ECC North Zone Teachers Professional Day Seminar. The protection of our nation's children should never be left to chance, so being in the know is important.
Child protection is everybody's business! ... See MoreSee Less
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The most incompetent service rendered to protect children.
A lot of yall case workers should FIRED!
Our words of encouragement today, can go a long way in shaping a child's present and future reality. ... See MoreSee Less
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Everyday we have an opportunity ensure all children enjoy their childhood free from abuse and maltreatment. By being aware of the signs of abuse and speaking up when they are seen, our nation's children will know that someone cares and has their best interest at heart.
Child protection is everybody's business! ... See MoreSee Less
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Help us find this child.
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Yall need to do better by these children. For years is nonsense going on. I could NEVER understand why children have to pay the price for their parents short comings. Saddddddd
The protection of our nation's children depends on us being aware of the signs of abuse and reporting if and when abuse takes place.
Child protection is your business too! ... See MoreSee Less
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I love the idea of coming together but what are the next steps?
When they see the signs of abuse, they beat the children for "being hardened".
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