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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.
Yes, there are effective alternatives to corporal punishment. Here are a few alternatives you should consider and make a part of your parenting tool kit. ... See MoreSee Less
Do you know your child's learning style? If you don't, here's a quick guide to help you to indentify how your child learns and how you can better support their education and development. ... See MoreSee Less
Parents and guardians, did your child have breakfast this morning? Research has shown that children who don’t have breakfast may be restless, sluggish, and lack focus in the classroom. This can hinder their ability to learn and sometimes lead to behavior problems. ... See MoreSee Less
Kinship Foster Care is an option where relatives (other than a parent) can be given support by the Authority, where appropriate, possible and in the best interest of the child, to care for a child related to them.
For more information about Kinship Foster Care or other Foster Care arrangements, please contact our Foster Care Unit at: 627-0748 ext. 40988 or via email: fostercare@ttchildren.org. ... See MoreSee Less
Parents and guardians, do you know children who participate in extracurricular activities experience higher levels of academic achievement? Here are a few tips to help your children balance both academics and extracurricular activities. ... See MoreSee Less
Today, the Authority facilitated a meeting with members from the Children Court to discuss continued avenues for collaboration with regard to the children at the attention of the Court and the Authority.
Present at today's meeting were; Ms. Carlene Cross - Children Court Administrator, Ms. Kezeon Gopaul - Children Court Manager, Tobago, Ms. Sharon Francis-Gaines - FCD Social Services Manager, Ms. Onika Noreiga - FCD Social Services Coordinator and Ms. Yogeeta Balkissoon - FCD Children's Authority Liaison Unit Coordinator.
From the Authority: Ms. Lynette Bacchus - Manager, Tobago Operations, Mrs. Kelly Joseph-Baptiste- Team Lead, Child Welfare Services & Child and Family Reintegration Services, Ms. Nicola Carrington - Team Lead Reception Centre, Mrs. Waseme Stewart-Baptiste- Case Management Officer, Child Justice Support and Ms. Monega Ayres - Case Management Officer, Child Justice Support.Today, the Authority facilitated a meeting with members from the Children Court to discuss continued avenues for collaboration with regard to the children at the attention of the Court and the Authority.
Present at today's meeting were; Ms. Carlene Cross - Children Court Administrator, Ms. Kezeon Gopaul - Children Court Manager, Tobago, Ms. Sharon Francis-Gaines - FCD Social Services Manager, Ms. Onika Noreiga - FCD Social Services Coordinator and Ms. Yogeeta Balkissoon - FCD Children's Authority Liaison Unit Coordinator.
From the Authority: Ms. Lynette Bacchus - Manager, Tobago Operations, Mrs. Kelly Joseph-Baptiste- Team Lead, Child Welfare Services & Child and Family Reintegration Services, Ms. Nicola Carrington - Team Lead Reception Centre, Mrs. Waseme Stewart-Baptiste- Case Management Officer, Child Justice Support and Ms. Monega Ayres - Case Management Officer, Child Justice Support. ... See MoreSee Less
Maybe these meetings should be held in the homes under your jurisdiction. The children on The Dole Chadee Estate have been and continue to be at risk. Who is paying attention. The girls at the St Michael's Home compound are crying out.
Looking forward to the advancement of the ideas that will materialise.
Yes, there are effective alternatives to corporal punishment. Here are a few alternatives you should consider and make a part of your parenting tool kit. ... See MoreSee Less
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Last week Monday the Tobago team engaged in a community outreach exercise in Whim, Tobago. This sensitisation focused on Adoption and Foster Care.
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Parenting tip of the day! ... See MoreSee Less
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Amen!! This is underated.
Most will claim they're rude and disrespectful if children take these stands
Do you know your child's learning style? If you don't, here's a quick guide to help you to indentify how your child learns and how you can better support their education and development. ... See MoreSee Less
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Parents and guardians, did your child have breakfast this morning?
Research has shown that children who don’t have breakfast may be restless, sluggish, and lack focus in the classroom. This can hinder their ability to learn and sometimes lead to behavior problems. ... See MoreSee Less
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What is Kinship Foster Care?
Kinship Foster Care is an option where relatives (other than a parent) can be given support by the Authority, where appropriate, possible and in the best interest of the child, to care for a child related to them.
For more information about Kinship Foster Care or other Foster Care arrangements, please contact our Foster Care Unit at: 627-0748 ext. 40988 or via email: fostercare@ttchildren.org. ... See MoreSee Less
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Parents and guardians, do you know children who participate in extracurricular activities experience higher levels of academic achievement? Here are a few tips to help your children balance both academics and extracurricular activities. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, the Authority facilitated a meeting with members from the Children Court to discuss continued avenues for collaboration with regard to the children at the attention of the Court and the Authority.
Present at today's meeting were; Ms. Carlene Cross - Children Court Administrator, Ms. Kezeon Gopaul - Children Court Manager, Tobago, Ms. Sharon Francis-Gaines - FCD Social Services Manager, Ms. Onika Noreiga - FCD Social Services Coordinator and Ms. Yogeeta Balkissoon - FCD Children's Authority Liaison Unit Coordinator.
From the Authority:
Ms. Lynette Bacchus - Manager, Tobago Operations, Mrs. Kelly Joseph-Baptiste- Team Lead, Child Welfare Services & Child and Family Reintegration Services, Ms. Nicola Carrington - Team Lead Reception Centre, Mrs. Waseme Stewart-Baptiste- Case Management Officer, Child Justice Support and Ms. Monega Ayres - Case Management Officer, Child Justice Support.Today, the Authority facilitated a meeting with members from the Children Court to discuss continued avenues for collaboration with regard to the children at the attention of the Court and the Authority.
Present at today's meeting were; Ms. Carlene Cross - Children Court Administrator, Ms. Kezeon Gopaul - Children Court Manager, Tobago, Ms. Sharon Francis-Gaines - FCD Social Services Manager, Ms. Onika Noreiga - FCD Social Services Coordinator and Ms. Yogeeta Balkissoon - FCD Children's Authority Liaison Unit Coordinator.
From the Authority: Ms. Lynette Bacchus - Manager, Tobago Operations, Mrs. Kelly Joseph-Baptiste- Team Lead, Child Welfare Services & Child and Family Reintegration Services, Ms. Nicola Carrington - Team Lead Reception Centre, Mrs. Waseme Stewart-Baptiste- Case Management Officer, Child Justice Support and Ms. Monega Ayres - Case Management Officer, Child Justice Support. ... See MoreSee Less
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Where are the men?
Maybe these meetings should be held in the homes under your jurisdiction. The children on The Dole Chadee Estate have been and continue to be at risk. Who is paying attention. The girls at the St Michael's Home compound are crying out.
Looking forward to the advancement of the ideas that will materialise.
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