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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.
A few weeks ago the Authority met with officials in the Safeguarding Department of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association to discuss possible partnership and areas of collaboration. From left to right: Gary St. Rose, TTFA Safeguarding Department Manager, Alaina Boochoon, General Manager, Child and Family Reintegration Services, Joseph Douglas, TTFA Safeguarding/Player Care and Wellbeing Specialist #childprotection #ChildrensAuthorityTT #safeguarding... See MoreSee Less
Today the Authority was paid a courtesy call by officials from the US Embassy. The visit entailed discussions about shared interests and future co-operation. From left to right: Renee Neptune (Manager-Adoption), Mieka Tang Yew (Manager-Contact Centre), Gwyneth Kozma (Political Officer), Rhonda Gregoire-Roopchan (Director/CEO Ag.), Natasha Lalla (Political Specialist), Anjuli Tewarie (Manager-Foster Care) ... See MoreSee Less
Today, the Authority joined the Ministry of Culture and Community Development and other stakeholders at the Barrackpore Regional Complex for another community outreach.
Parent and guardians, do you know who's communicating with your child? We encourage you to monitor who your child is in regular communication with and the nature of those conversations.
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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
Today the Authority visited the Santa Cruz Health Centre as part of the NWRHA's Be Aware Take Care Lecture Series. The discussion this morning focused on defining child abuse, knowing the different types of abuse as well as the signs of abuse and how to prevent it. Thank you to the NWRHA for allowing us the opportunity to educate the people of Santa Cruz!
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Come in carslen field.
A few weeks ago the Authority met with officials in the Safeguarding Department of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association to discuss possible partnership and areas of collaboration.
From left to right: Gary St. Rose, TTFA Safeguarding Department Manager, Alaina Boochoon, General Manager, Child and Family Reintegration Services, Joseph Douglas, TTFA Safeguarding/Player Care and Wellbeing Specialist
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Anyone can be a champion for child protection. Join the fight against child abuse and you can be a champion too!
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Be a real champion check on the children at the so called safe houses run directly by the Authority
Today the Authority was paid a courtesy call by officials from the US Embassy. The visit entailed discussions about shared interests and future co-operation.
From left to right: Renee Neptune (Manager-Adoption), Mieka Tang Yew (Manager-Contact Centre), Gwyneth Kozma (Political Officer), Rhonda Gregoire-Roopchan (Director/CEO Ag.), Natasha Lalla (Political Specialist), Anjuli Tewarie (Manager-Foster Care) ... See MoreSee Less
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That's impressive Rhonda
Go Rhonda C Gregoire
Today, the Authority joined the Ministry of Culture and Community Development and other stakeholders at the Barrackpore Regional Complex for another community outreach.
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Yes, everybody's business!
Parent and guardians, do you know who's communicating with your child? We encourage you to monitor who your child is in regular communication with and the nature of those conversations.
Don't leave your child's safety up to chance. ... See MoreSee Less
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To all the father's and those who have stepped in as father figures to the children of our nation, Happy Father's Day! ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Father's day
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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!