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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.
Neglect is the leading form of child abuse in Trinidad and Tobago. Let's ensure our children are supervised by a trusted adult at all times. ... See MoreSee Less
Parents and guardians, have you taught your children about their rights? One of the ways you can protect your children is by teaching them about their rights and empowering them to speak up when/if their rights are violated. ... See MoreSee Less
Mum taught me that and it helped my friend in school (here in Canada) get the help they needed because their foster care home was abusing and neglecting them and racist towards them. Mum packed me extra food to share, bought both of us a fancy reusable water bottle and encouraged me to share what I know with them as to what the rights of a child was. When they realized what they were going through was not right and with my help they had the courage to tell a SAFE ADULT. I stayed with them as they told our teacher and principal - then they had me stay with them as they told a social worker or children authority (here it's called children's aid). My friend was in temporary foster care as their family was in a hard times but the home that was supposed to be safe was not. The social worker adult thanked me for being a true friend and I told her that it's what my mom taught me about rights and the worker told me "well say thank you to your mom too, you both helped a child in need that might not have ever spoke up". I was 8 years old.
Did you know, grooming can take place online or in person? Here's what you should look out for as you safeguard your children from all forms of abuse and maltreatment. ... See MoreSee Less
Parents and guardians, it's important that you know the various signs of abuse, so you can better protect your children. Here are a couple indicators you should be aware of. ... See MoreSee Less
Parents and guardians, here's what you should do to safeguard your children. Tomorrow we will take a look at some more subtle ways grooming can take place. ... 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
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.
The orphanages you'll SHOULD be monitoring, start there!
Please time to go in schools and villages to save the children now?
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.
Neglect is the leading form of child abuse in Trinidad and Tobago. Let's ensure our children are supervised by a trusted adult at all times. ... See MoreSee Less
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Neglecting to take action when u get reports IS A FORM OF ABUSE!
Parents and guardians, have you taught your children about their rights? One of the ways you can protect your children is by teaching them about their rights and empowering them to speak up when/if their rights are violated. ... See MoreSee Less
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Mum taught me that and it helped my friend in school (here in Canada) get the help they needed because their foster care home was abusing and neglecting them and racist towards them. Mum packed me extra food to share, bought both of us a fancy reusable water bottle and encouraged me to share what I know with them as to what the rights of a child was. When they realized what they were going through was not right and with my help they had the courage to tell a SAFE ADULT. I stayed with them as they told our teacher and principal - then they had me stay with them as they told a social worker or children authority (here it's called children's aid). My friend was in temporary foster care as their family was in a hard times but the home that was supposed to be safe was not. The social worker adult thanked me for being a true friend and I told her that it's what my mom taught me about rights and the worker told me "well say thank you to your mom too, you both helped a child in need that might not have ever spoke up". I was 8 years old.
Did you know, grooming can take place online or in person? Here's what you should look out for as you safeguard your children from all forms of abuse and maltreatment. ... See MoreSee Less
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Parents and guardians, it's important that you know the various signs of abuse, so you can better protect your children. Here are a couple indicators you should be aware of. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Parents and guardians, here's what you should do to safeguard your children. Tomorrow we will take a look at some more subtle ways grooming can take place. ... See MoreSee Less
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Sure yes.
Brilliant
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.
The orphanages you'll SHOULD be monitoring, start there!
Please time to go in schools and villages to save the children now?
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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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