Licensing, Regulations and Monitoring

The Children’s Community Residences, Foster Care and Nurseries Act, No. 65 of 2000 (the Act) mandates the Authority to establish a robust licensing system for Community Residences. A Community Residence can be designated as either a Children’s Home or Rehabilitation Centre. A Rehabilitation Centre will be used to house children in conflict with the law.

Continuous monitoring and evaluation of Community Residences and training of service providers are critical in ensuring high quality care and protection of children in residential care. To be licensed, Community Residences must meet the minimum requirements that have been established by the Authority.