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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 met today with representatives of the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee Safe Sport Commission to discuss how the agencies can strengthen collaboration on issues relating to safeguarding practices, and child abuse awareness and prevention. From left: Ravi Lutchman, TTOC, Safe Sport Commission; Alaina Boochoon, Deputy Director/General Manager - Child and Family Reintegration Services (CATT); Renuka Ramoutar, TTOC, Safe Sport Commission; and Mieka Tang Yew, Deputy Director/General Manager - Child Welfare Services (Ag.) (CATT) ... See MoreSee Less
As early as possible, we recommend helping your child develop healthy eating habits. These habits will set them on a solid footing as they grow up. ... See MoreSee Less
The mental health of our children is just as important as their physical health. As you check-in with your children, here are a few tips you can use to boost and support their mental well-being. ... See MoreSee Less
Children today are online more than ever before. As such, we must prepare them for the challenges and traps which may present themselves. We encourage parents and guardians to speak with your children about how to safely navigate the online world and remind them, that they can come to you if ever they feel unsafe. ... See MoreSee Less
The way you speak to your children can impact how they feel about themselves. Let's ensure we do our best to encourage and uplift the children in our care. ... See MoreSee Less
The Authority met today with representatives of the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee Safe Sport Commission to discuss how the agencies can strengthen collaboration on issues relating to safeguarding practices, and child abuse awareness and prevention.
From left: Ravi Lutchman, TTOC, Safe Sport Commission; Alaina Boochoon, Deputy Director/General Manager - Child and Family Reintegration Services (CATT); Renuka Ramoutar, TTOC, Safe Sport Commission; and Mieka Tang Yew, Deputy Director/General Manager - Child Welfare Services (Ag.) (CATT) ... See MoreSee Less
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Child protection is everybody's business!
Let's ensure we all look out for the most valuable amongst us. ... See MoreSee Less
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As early as possible, we recommend helping your child develop healthy eating habits. These habits will set them on a solid footing as they grow up. ... See MoreSee Less
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The mental health of our children is just as important as their physical health. As you check-in with your children, here are a few tips you can use to boost and support their mental well-being. ... See MoreSee Less
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Children today are online more than ever before. As such, we must prepare them for the challenges and traps which may present themselves. We encourage parents and guardians to speak with your children about how to safely navigate the online world and remind them, that they can come to you if ever they feel unsafe. ... See MoreSee Less
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The way you speak to your children can impact how they feel about themselves. Let's ensure we do our best to encourage and uplift the children in our care. ... See MoreSee Less
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Let’s be kind towards our children