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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.
A common child abuse myths is that strangers abuse children more than persons known to the child. Recent data has however shown that those who the child knows often are the one who commit acts of abuse against the child.
We encourage parents and guardians to be vigilant, take precautions and make a report when a child says he/she has been abused or mistreated.
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‼️ Attention All‼️ The issue which resulted in the temporary closure of the Authority's Tobago office has been resolved. Regular service will resume tomorrow, Monday 27th April, 2026. ... See MoreSee Less
Did you know neglect is the highest reported form of child abuse in Trinidad and Tobago? We all have a responsibility to change this reality and ensure our children are safe and cared for.
Today, we take a look at another prevalent form of child abuse in Trinidad and Tobago. The protection of all children begins with us correctly identifying abuse in all its forms and reporting it when we are aware of it occuring.
Child Protection is Everybody's Busines!
Children's Authority - 996 @childline_tt - 131 @ttpoliceservice - 999 ... See MoreSee Less
As we continue to acknowledge Child abuse awareness and Prevention Month, it's important that we all stay in the know. Here's another child abuse myth you should be aware of.
If you are aware of instances of child abuse of any kind, don't hesitate to call the Authority at 996 or the police at 999. ... See MoreSee Less
Emotional abuse isn't always visible, but its impact runs deep. This Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month, let’s commit to recognising the patterns and forms of abuse which harm our children.
Let's use ours to build up, not break down or abuse. ... See MoreSee Less
Emotional abuse is also a pattern of control disguised as care. Common behaviours include gaslighting, manipulating, lying to them, including in adult topics/conflict, false narrative, emotional alignment.
A common child abuse myths is that strangers abuse children more than persons known to the child. Recent data has however shown that those who the child knows often are the one who commit acts of abuse against the child.
We encourage parents and guardians to be vigilant, take precautions and make a report when a child says he/she has been abused or mistreated.
Children's Authority - 996
@childline_tt - 8004321
@ttpoliceservice - 999 ... See MoreSee Less
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‼️ Attention All‼️
The issue which resulted in the temporary closure of the Authority's Tobago office has been resolved. Regular service will resume tomorrow, Monday 27th April, 2026. ... See MoreSee Less
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Child neglect is abuse!
Did you know neglect is the highest reported form of child abuse in Trinidad and Tobago? We all have a responsibility to change this reality and ensure our children are safe and cared for.
Child Protection is Everybody's Business ... See MoreSee Less
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The protection of our nation's children is our collective responsibility.
Children's Authority - 996 or ttchildren.org/report-child-abuse/
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Police - 999 ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, we take a look at another prevalent form of child abuse in Trinidad and Tobago. The protection of all children begins with us correctly identifying abuse in all its forms and reporting it when we are aware of it occuring.
Child Protection is Everybody's Busines!
Children's Authority - 996
@childline_tt - 131
@ttpoliceservice - 999 ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
As we continue to acknowledge Child abuse awareness and Prevention Month, it's important that we all stay in the know. Here's another child abuse myth you should be aware of.
If you are aware of instances of child abuse of any kind, don't hesitate to call the Authority at 996 or the police at 999. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Emotional abuse isn't always visible, but its impact runs deep. This Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month, let’s commit to recognising the patterns and forms of abuse which harm our children.
Let's use ours to build up, not break down or abuse. ... See MoreSee Less
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Emotional abuse is also a pattern of control disguised as care. Common behaviours include gaslighting, manipulating, lying to them, including in adult topics/conflict, false narrative, emotional alignment.
‼️ Attention all‼️ ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook