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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.
The Authority continues to encourage all parents, to model the behaviours they wish to see their children emulate. Dr. Martin Luther King once said, "parents are the ultimate role models for children. Every word, movement and action has an effect".
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The Manager, Tobago Operations and staff of the Regional Case Management and Child Justice Support Units conducted a walkabout in the village of Roxborough to sensitise the public about the Authority and the support they can receive. #ChildrensAuthorityTT #childprotection #tobago... See MoreSee Less
#tbt The Authority extends it's appreciation to the Eastern Lawyers Association for the opportunity to be a part of their recently concluded free legal clinic at Trincity Mall.
Registration is now open for the Positive Parenting for Migrant Families Project! / ¡La inscripción ya está abierta para el Proyecto de Crianza Positiva para Familias Migrantes!
Families in Action (FIA), in partnership with the #ChildrensAuthorityTT UNICEF and the European Union for Humanitarian Aid invites Venezuelan migrant parents, caregivers, grandparents, and guardians with children ages 0–10 to join this FREE online programme starting Wednesday 27th at 6pm online. / Familias en Acción (FIA), en colaboración con la Autoridad de la Infancia de Trinidad y Tobago, UNICEF y la Unión Europea de Ayuda Humanitaria, invita a padres migrantes, cuidadores, abuelos y tutores con niños de 0 a 10 años a unirse a este programa online GRATUITO a partir del miércoles 27 a las 18:00 horas.
You'll strengthen your parenting skills, learn about child protection and support healthy family integration over this 5 week programme. Here are some further details to guide you through the registration: / Fortalecerás tus habilidades de crianza, aprenderás sobre protección infantil y apoyarás una integración familiar saludable durante este programa de 5 semanas. Aquí tienes algunos detalles adicionales que te guiarán durante la inscripción:
🗓️ Starts: 27 May 2026 / Inicios: 27 de mayo de 2026 💻 Mondays and Wednesdays per week | 2 hours each/ Lunes y miércoles de la semana | 2 horas cada uno 🎓 Certificate awarded / Certificado otorgado
Limited Spaces are available. Register today to book your spot and invest in your family’s future! / Hay plazas limitadas disponibles. ¡Regístrate hoy para reservar tu plaza e invertir en el futuro de tu familia!
Today, we acknowledge Global Day of Parents.
The Authority continues to encourage all parents, to model the behaviours they wish to see their children emulate. Dr. Martin Luther King once said, "parents are the ultimate role models for children. Every word, movement and action has an effect".
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The Manager, Tobago Operations and staff of the Regional Case Management and Child Justice Support Units conducted a walkabout in the village of Roxborough to sensitise the public about the Authority and the support they can receive.
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The Authority extends it's appreciation to the Eastern Lawyers Association for the opportunity to be a part of their recently concluded free legal clinic at Trincity Mall.
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Registration is now open for the Positive Parenting for Migrant Families Project! / ¡La inscripción ya está abierta para el Proyecto de Crianza Positiva para Familias Migrantes!
Families in Action (FIA), in partnership with the #ChildrensAuthorityTT UNICEF and the European Union for Humanitarian Aid invites Venezuelan migrant parents, caregivers, grandparents, and guardians with children ages 0–10 to join this FREE online programme starting Wednesday 27th at 6pm online. / Familias en Acción (FIA), en colaboración con la Autoridad de la Infancia de Trinidad y Tobago, UNICEF y la Unión Europea de Ayuda Humanitaria, invita a padres migrantes, cuidadores, abuelos y tutores con niños de 0 a 10 años a unirse a este programa online GRATUITO a partir del miércoles 27 a las 18:00 horas.
You'll strengthen your parenting skills, learn about child protection and support healthy family integration over this 5 week programme. Here are some further details to guide you through the registration: / Fortalecerás tus habilidades de crianza, aprenderás sobre protección infantil y apoyarás una integración familiar saludable durante este programa de 5 semanas. Aquí tienes algunos detalles adicionales que te guiarán durante la inscripción:
Register here: / Regístrate aquí:
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🗓️ Starts: 27 May 2026 / Inicios: 27 de mayo de 2026
💻 Mondays and Wednesdays per week | 2 hours each/ Lunes y miércoles de la semana | 2 horas cada uno
🎓 Certificate awarded / Certificado otorgado
Limited Spaces are available. Register today to book your spot and invest in your family’s future! / Hay plazas limitadas disponibles. ¡Regístrate hoy para reservar tu plaza e invertir en el futuro de tu familia!
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