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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.
When child abuse is mentioned we often focus on physical and sexual abuse, however emotional abuse and neglect are equally important. All forms of abuse can have a significant impact on the wellbeing of a child. Knowledge is power and it is also the key to keeping our children safe. ... See MoreSee Less
Part of protecting our children is understanding what abuse looks like and how it can occur. Here's a snapshot of how sexual grooming can take place. Tomorrow we will share some tips to help you protect your children. ... See MoreSee Less
Look in to this please.. apparently he is unsupervised by his parents .. not sure if the kid autistic.. I have no idea the living condition.. but he and his family needs assistance before .. he grow up .. an b a delinquent.. or get hurt...if he aint hurting already..🤦♀️. it was posted on a news channel.. called Kingsley.
So where were you all when this was happening to people my age? Now all of a sudden break the silence whilst 1/3 of the 35-50 year old walking around messed up and had to live thru this crap... Knight on shining Armor complex much?
One of the best things we can do is listen to our children. The more you listen is more you will have a window into how your child thinks, what is important to him/her and what their needs are. We encourage parents and guardians to take a few moments everyday to listen intently to you child. ... See MoreSee Less
Today, the Authority joins the collective sound around the world in calling for the end of all forms of child labour. We must continue to do all in our power to ensure all child in Trinidad and Tobago, enjoy their childhood while growing up in a safe and loving environment.
Today, the Authority met with Ms. Maryam Onyinoyi-Abdu, Deputy Representative (OiC) and Chief of Social Policy and Mr. Bertrand Moses, Child Protection Officer from UNICEF. Both agencies continue to work collaboratively, charting a way forward in the best interest of all children in Trinidad and Tobago.
The Authority's team comprised Mrs. Rhonda Gregoire-Roopchan, Director/C.E.O (Ag.), Ms. Alaina Boochoon, Deputy Director / General Manager, Child and Family Reintegration Services, Mrs. Cheryl Moses-Williams, Corporate Communications Manager, Ms. Tiffany Richards, Senior Communications Specialist and Mr. Anthony Sumerville, Corporate Communications Officer. ... See MoreSee Less
There should be better things put in place for all these uncontrollable teenagers and teenagers who keep running away and stressing the parents and exsorting state funds to find them. A proper booth camp or institution to deal with behavioral issues, counseling, academic and other underlying issues these teenagers have should be put into place. And it should be a cost the parents should have to cover.
Make a program like Milat for both boys and girls and it should be one that they have to engage by order of the court and the issues they present. To much going on with these teenagers and not much is in place
Do you know, playing helps develop important skills your child needs? Through play, children learn social skills, how to think, solve problems and it even sparks their imagination. ... See MoreSee Less
Parents and guardians, the safety and well being of your children should not be left to chance. We encourage you to pay close attention to your child's behaviour and the sudden changes which may occur. These changes can be an indication that something is wrong and needs your attention. ... See MoreSee Less
Today, the Authority visited the Blanchisseuse Government Primary School for their Career Day. Here are a few photos from today's event. ... See MoreSee Less
When child abuse is mentioned we often focus on physical and sexual abuse, however emotional abuse and neglect are equally important. All forms of abuse can have a significant impact on the wellbeing of a child. Knowledge is power and it is also the key to keeping our children safe. ... See MoreSee Less
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SHUT UP, most of the time YOU'LL DOES NOTHING ABOUT IT!
Part of protecting our children is understanding what abuse looks like and how it can occur. Here's a snapshot of how sexual grooming can take place. Tomorrow we will share some tips to help you protect your children. ... See MoreSee Less
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Look in to this please.. apparently he is unsupervised by his parents .. not sure if the kid autistic.. I have no idea the living condition.. but he and his family needs assistance before .. he grow up .. an b a delinquent.. or get hurt...if he aint hurting already..🤦♀️. it was posted on a news channel.. called Kingsley.
So where were you all when this was happening to people my age? Now all of a sudden break the silence whilst 1/3 of the 35-50 year old walking around messed up and had to live thru this crap... Knight on shining Armor complex much?
One of the best things we can do is listen to our children. The more you listen is more you will have a window into how your child thinks, what is important to him/her and what their needs are. We encourage parents and guardians to take a few moments everyday to listen intently to you child. ... See MoreSee Less
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LISTEN to citizens reports !!!!!!
Today, the Authority joins the collective sound around the world in calling for the end of all forms of child labour. We must continue to do all in our power to ensure all child in Trinidad and Tobago, enjoy their childhood while growing up in a safe and loving environment.
🟥 Red card to child labour 🟥 ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, the Authority met with Ms. Maryam Onyinoyi-Abdu, Deputy Representative (OiC) and Chief of Social Policy and Mr. Bertrand Moses, Child Protection Officer from UNICEF. Both agencies continue to work collaboratively, charting a way forward in the best interest of all children in Trinidad and Tobago.
The Authority's team comprised Mrs. Rhonda Gregoire-Roopchan, Director/C.E.O (Ag.), Ms. Alaina Boochoon, Deputy Director / General Manager, Child and Family Reintegration Services, Mrs. Cheryl Moses-Williams, Corporate Communications Manager, Ms. Tiffany Richards, Senior Communications Specialist and Mr. Anthony Sumerville, Corporate Communications Officer. ... See MoreSee Less
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There should be better things put in place for all these uncontrollable teenagers and teenagers who keep running away and stressing the parents and exsorting state funds to find them. A proper booth camp or institution to deal with behavioral issues, counseling, academic and other underlying issues these teenagers have should be put into place. And it should be a cost the parents should have to cover. Make a program like Milat for both boys and girls and it should be one that they have to engage by order of the court and the issues they present. To much going on with these teenagers and not much is in place
Happy International Day of Play!
Do you know, playing helps develop important skills your child needs? Through play, children learn social skills, how to think, solve problems and it even sparks their imagination. ... See MoreSee Less
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Parents and guardians, the safety and well being of your children should not be left to chance. We encourage you to pay close attention to your child's behaviour and the sudden changes which may occur. These changes can be an indication that something is wrong and needs your attention. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, the Authority visited the Blanchisseuse Government Primary School for their Career Day. Here are a few photos from today's event. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our nation's children are the future. The values we impart today will either positively or negatively affect us tomorrow. ... See MoreSee Less
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PR machine works better than the social workers here