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CHILDREN’S AUTHORITY SAYS KEEP CHILDREN OUT OF DISPUTES

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CHILDREN’S AUTHORITY COMMENDS PUBLIC FOR REPORTING ABUSE

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CHILDREN’S AUTHORITY APPEALS FOR THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN TO BE UPDHELD

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When a child is received into the care of the Children’s Authority Pursuant to Section 22 of the Children’s Authority Act, Chap. 46:10
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Information for Parent & Guardian

If you are concerned about a child’s safety and welfare, you can make a report via the following means
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Registry

At the heart of the child protection system are the child-friendly, “one-stop” Assessment Centres
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Assessment Centres

Research on best practice confirmed that children thrive best when placed in a family environment.
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Support to Children and Families

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.
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Foster Care

Adoption is the process whereby a person assumes full legal responsibility for a child who is not biologically theirs.
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Adoption

Children displaying challenging behaviours are a specialised group requiring targeted interventions.
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Children Displaying Challenging Behaviours

Licensed Community Residences, The Licensing Process
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Licensing, Regulations and Monitoring