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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.
Our children are shaped by the environment we create for them. Even when we believe they are “fine,” it’s important to consider how our words and actions may impact their emotional wellbeing.
Let’s be intentional about creating homes where children feel safe, loved, heard and supported. ... See MoreSee Less
Child protection is everybody’s business and protecting our nation’s children begins with being informed.
The Children’s Authority extends its sincere thanks to the Archdiocese Family Life Commission for the opportunity to participate in their VIRTUS – Protecting God’s Children seminar series over the past few weeks.
Through this initiative, the Authority engaged with teachers and school administrators across south Trinidad, including communities such as Siparia, Erin, Penal, Point Fortin and La Brea, sharing important information on child protection and promoting greater awareness of our collective responsibility to safeguard children.
We look forward to continued collaboration as we work together to ensure the safety and well-being of all our nation’s children. ... See MoreSee Less
As parents and guardians, protecting your children means more than providing for their needs, it means listening to them, believing them, respecting their boundaries and creating an environment where they feel safe to speak up.
Together, we can help ensure that every child grows up in a safe, nurturing and supportive environment. ... See MoreSee Less
Humiliating a child, especially in front of others, can affect how they see themselves, their confidence and their relationship with the adults they trust.
As parents and guardians, discipline should always guide and teach, not shame or humiliate.
Let’s create spaces where children feel safe to make mistakes, learn, and grow. ... See MoreSee Less
Parents and guardians, the protection of your children starts with being in the know. Here are a few reasons why monitoring your children's devices and online activity is important. ... See MoreSee Less
Yes, there are effective alternatives to corporal punishment. Here are a few alternatives you should consider and make a part of your parenting tool kit. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Authority's Port of Spain Walk-In Centre is temporarily closed. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our children are shaped by the environment we create for them. Even when we believe they are “fine,” it’s important to consider how our words and actions may impact their emotional wellbeing.
Let’s be intentional about creating homes where children feel safe, loved, heard and supported. ... See MoreSee Less
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Child protection is everybody’s business and protecting our nation’s children begins with being informed.
The Children’s Authority extends its sincere thanks to the Archdiocese Family Life Commission for the opportunity to participate in their VIRTUS – Protecting God’s Children seminar series over the past few weeks.
Through this initiative, the Authority engaged with teachers and school administrators across south Trinidad, including communities such as Siparia, Erin, Penal, Point Fortin and La Brea, sharing important information on child protection and promoting greater awareness of our collective responsibility to safeguard children.
We look forward to continued collaboration as we work together to ensure the safety and well-being of all our nation’s children. ... See MoreSee Less
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As parents and guardians, protecting your children means more than providing for their needs, it means listening to them, believing them, respecting their boundaries and creating an environment where they feel safe to speak up.
Together, we can help ensure that every child grows up in a safe, nurturing and supportive environment. ... See MoreSee Less
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Humiliating a child, especially in front of others, can affect how they see themselves, their confidence and their relationship with the adults they trust.
As parents and guardians, discipline should always guide and teach, not shame or humiliate.
Let’s create spaces where children feel safe to make mistakes, learn, and grow. ... See MoreSee Less
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Please use your platform to explain what "discipline" is and how it's not "abuse" or "violence" 🙏
Parents and guardians, the protection of your children starts with being in the know. Here are a few reasons why monitoring your children's devices and online activity is important. ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Republic Day Trinidad and Tobago! ... See MoreSee Less
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Yes, there are effective alternatives to corporal punishment. Here are a few alternatives you should consider and make a part of your parenting tool kit. ... See MoreSee Less
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Last week Monday the Tobago team engaged in a community outreach exercise in Whim, Tobago. This sensitisation focused on Adoption and Foster Care.
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This is why some people don't like the government wen children end in them care them dont care of you kids