20/02/2021
Here’s what our foster parents would like to say to you:
#FosterCare
#TTChildren
#ChildrensAuthority
Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
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- Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
A specialised agency with the responsibility for the care and protection of children, especially those who are at risk or have been victims of abuse.
The Children’s Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (also referred to as the Authority) is a specialised agency with the responsibility for the care and protection of children, especially those who are at risk or have been victims of abuse or neglect. The Authority advocates for the rights of children, and encourages and supports them to enjoy their childhood. The organisation’s overarching objective is to utilise child-friendly and progressive solutions to address children’s issues and rehabilitate them so that their full potential is realised.
Operating as usual
18/02/2021
Today we’re discussing children and social media. If your answer to the question is yes, feel free to share with us how you monitor your child’s social media presence.
#HotTopic
#SocialMedia
#OnlineSafety
#TTChildren
#ChildrensAuthority
15/02/2021
Did you know that it is illegal to be in possession of cannabis (marijuana) near or on school compounds and recreational parks?
#Legislation
#Drugs
#ChildProtection
#TTChildren
#ChildrensAuthority
13/02/2021
Parents, are you aware of the types of content your child can be exposed to online? Here are some tips for protecting children online:
#OnlineSafety
#Parenting
#TTChildren
#ChildrensAuthority
10/02/2021
LIVE DISCUSSION
LIVE DISCUSSION - Joining us today is Senator, Dr. Varma Deyalsingh - Secretary of the Association of Psychiatrists of Trinidad and Tobago, Nicholette Jones - Clinical Psychologist, Childline, Jamila Bannister-Beckles - Clincal Psychologist and Cheryl Moses-Williams, Communications Manager at the Children's Authority.
10/02/2021
Be sure to join us at 5pm!
You won’t want to miss this week’s live as we'll be discussing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours in Children.
09/02/2021
Child neglect can be defined as the ongoing failure to meet a child's basic needs and is considered a form of abuse. Do you know what are the four types of neglect? Have a read 👇
#ChildNeglect
#ChildAbuse
#TTChildren
#ChildrensAuthority
09/02/2021
We’re hiring!
08/02/2021
You won’t want to miss this week’s live as we'll be discussing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours in Children.
08/02/2021
Here’s how you can support your child during their return to school:
Support Services:
ChildLineTT
Ministry of Education - TT
Ministry of Social Development and Family Services
06/02/2021
A reminder to parents:
#Neglect
#Parenting
#ChildProtection
#TTChildren
#ChildrensAuthority
05/02/2021
As some students return to school on Monday, parents and guardians are reminded to support their children’s emotional well-being at this time.
#School
#EmotionalHealth
#Support
#Parenting
#TTChildren
#ChildrensAuthority
04/02/2021
We would like to remind parents and guardians of the compulsory school age.
#Education
#TTChildren
#ChildrensAuthority
03/02/2021
#HOTTOPIC
Today we’re discussing Corporal Punishment. What are your thoughts?
Tell us in the comments below.
#CorporalPunishment
#TTChildren
#ChildrensAuthority
03/02/2021
ChildLineTT
#Viral: Addressing the dangers and the risks of social media
How can we be part of popular culture without risking our physical and mental health?
Persons 10 to 18 years old, register at childlinett.org/viral before February 4th, 2021 at 1:00 pm.
#freewebinar
01/02/2021
Parents and guardians be sure to catch ChildLineTT’s free webinar on social media awareness.
Please see details below:
30/01/2021
#ReportingChildAbuse
Child protection is everybody’s business. Report child abuse.
Police: 999
Authority: 996
#ChildProtection
#ChildAbuse
#TTChildren
#ChildrensAuthority
29/01/2021
Parents and guardians, with the physical re-opening of schools please see the following guidelines:
Physical Re-Opening of Schools Academic Year 2020/2021
#BeSmart - School new Normal Healthy Environment for all
Reminder: Students /Staff experiencing flu-like symptoms MUST "Stay AT Home"
Guidelines for the Reopening of Schools- “The New Normal” for Term II January 2021 (To be used in collaboration with the MOH Guidelines)
For Guidelines Visit>> https://bit.ly/3iWbGlC
#MoEduTT #TransformingEducation #ItTakesAVillage #BeSmartSchoolStart
27/01/2021
LIVE DISCUSSION
LIVE DISCUSSION - Joining us today are Anuola Cox-Olubode - Family Services Social Worker of the National Family Services Division, Vandana Siew Sankar-Ali – Clinical Psychologist and Assessment Manager at the Children's Authority, Dr. Oscar Ocho, Director of the School of the Nursing, University of the West Indies and Shemelle Paradice, Senior Communications Associate at the Children’s Authority.
We're discussing Parental Conflict and its impact on Children’s Wellbeing.
27/01/2021
Be sure to join us at 5pm!
This week we'll be discussing Parental Conflict and its Impact on Children.
You don’t want to miss it!
26/01/2021
With the recent trends and challenges on social media apps, we’d like to share some tips with parents and guardians on safeguarding their children online.
#SocialMedia
#Challenges
#OnlineSafety
#ChildProtection
#TTChildren
#ChildrensAuthority
26/01/2021
MEDIA RELEASE:
25/01/2021
This week we'll be discussing Parental Conflict and its Impact on Children.
You don’t want to miss it!
20/01/2021
Child Grooming
Parents and guardians, do you know what is considered child grooming? Are you aware of the signs of grooming and the agencies you can reach out to for support?
Have a look 👇
#ChildGrooming
#ChildProtection
#TTChildren
#ChildrensAuthority
18/01/2021
Did you know?
A child is any person under the age of 18.
According to the Children Act 2012, the following is considered a sexual offence:
#SexualOffences
#Prostitution
#Legislation
#ChildProtection
#TTChilren
#ChildrensAuthority
18/01/2021
We’re hiring!
18/01/2021
Introducing the Board of Management of the Children’s Authority at their official meeting held earlier this month.
#BoardMeeting
#ChildrensAuthority
15/01/2021
#FlashbackFriday
Taking this opportunity to share these beautiful art pieces done by the children who participated in our World Children’s Day Art Competition 2020. 🧑🎨 🎨 ✍🏽
#ChildRights
#TTChildren
#ChildrensAuthority
13/01/2021
LIVE DISCUSSION - Joining us today is Dionne Guischard, CEO - Families in Action and Farisha Mohammed - Family Social Worker, National Family Services Division and Dr. Oscar Ocho, Director of the School of Nursing, University of the West Indies. We'
LIVE DISCUSSION - Joining us today is Dionne Guischard, CEO - Families in Action and Farisha Mohammed - Family Social Worker, National Family Services Division and Dr. Oscar Ocho, Director of the School of Nursing, University of the West Indies.
We're discussing the importance of Family and Family Planning in Child Abuse Prevention.
13/01/2021
Don’t forget to join us live this evening at 5pm with Dr Oscar Ocho, Director of the University of the West Indies School of Nursing, Ministry of Social Development and Family Services (National Family Services Division) and Families in Action.
12/01/2021
UPDATE: Our Hotline Numbers are now Operational.
Hotlines: 996 or 800-2014
12/01/2021
Service Disruption to Hotlines
All reports of abuse and requests for information can be made to 627-0748 extensions 40750 or 40756 or 683-9544
11/01/2021
Whether it’s yet another shouting match with your teenager or a disagreement with your spouse, conflicts at home can be challenging to face.
Here are some tips to help families resolve conflict:
#Family
#Conflict
#TTChildren
#ChildrensAuthority
11/01/2021
Tune into live session with the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services (National Family Services Division) and Families in Action.
You don’t want to miss it!
06/01/2021
Most children today are occupied with online classes, studies and gaming sites.
It may be difficult at times for parents to connect with their children when screen time seems to be a priority.
However, you can connect with your children in the digital age with the following tips.
#Parenting
#DigitalAge
#OnlineClasses
#TTChildren
#ChildrensAuthority
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Port Of Spain
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LIVE DISCUSSION
#ReportingChildAbuse
LIVE DISCUSSION
Child Grooming
LIVE DISCUSSION - Joining us today is Dionne Guischard, CEO - Families in Action and Farisha Mohammed - Family Social Worker, National Family Services Division and Dr. Oscar Ocho, Director of the School of Nursing, University of the West Indies. We'
LIVE DISCUSSION - MOTHERS: PROTECTORS AND NURTURERS
Avoiding Neglect.
#WorldMentalHealthDay2020
LIVE DISCUSSION: MENTAL HEALTH AND CHILDREN
Parentification
#FosterCareAndAdootionAwarenessMonth
#FosterCareAndAdoptionAwarenessMonth
Listening and believing your child.
Foster Care and Adoption Awareness Month
Foster Care and Adoption Awareness Month
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ITS IMPACT ON FAMILIES.
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Nearby government services
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27-29 Wrightson Road
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Trinidad and Tobago Contractors Association
The Professional Centre Ground Floor, Unit A303 11-13 Fitzblackman Drive South -
The Academy of Arts, Letters, Culture and Pub
Wrightson Road, City of Port-of-Spain -
The Ministry of Public Utilities
One Alexandra Place, 1 Alexandra Street, St. Clair -
Ministry of Youth Development and National Se
2 Elizabeth Street, Saint Clair -
Environmental Management Authority
#8 Elizabeth Street, St. Clair -
18 Herbert Street, St Clair
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TTDF Military Community Support System
#165 Tragarete Road -
UK in Trinidad and Tobago - British High Comm
19 St Clair Avenue -
Embaixada do Brasil em Port of Spain
18 Sweet Briar Road - St. Clair -
Embajada de Chile en Trinidad y Tobago
No. 4 Alexandra Street, St. Clair, City of Port-of-Spain -
High Commission of Canada to Trinidad and Tob
3-3A Sweet Briar Road, St. Clair -
Haut-commissariat du Canada à Trinité et Toba
3-3A Sweet Briar Road, St. Clair
Other Public & Government Services in Port of Spain
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Invaders Bay,BHP Billiton Building -
Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago
Hall of Justice, Knox Street -
Ministry of Design Trinidad and Tobago
Queens Park Savannah West -
Chase village (infront globe city mall)
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Corner Knox and Abercromby Streets
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High Commission for Jamaica, Port of Spain
[email protected] - 2 Newbold Street -
#5 ST. Vincent Street
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PNM Port of Spain South Youth league
Port of Spain South and environs -
18 Scott Bushe Street
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#45C Jerningham Avenue
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United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Trinidad and
UN House, 3A Chancery Lane, PO Box 812 -
The Ministry of Public Utilities
One Alexandra Place, 1 Alexandra Street, St. Clair
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Coming up next on Sunday's evening.
Join in 🤝
All are invited, welcome and your VOICE Matters!!!
A Plea To Protect Our Women And Children-
Blessings To You & Yours -
I am sharing this video with you hoping that you received it opened heartedly.
Myself and others are asking of you if is possible to please give some thought to this video and share it if is OK with you.
You can trim it to (3) parts so that it can be posted and be shared on social media and reaches the people accordingly.
Many Thanks In Advance.
I suggest that
Part-1 begin at the start of the video and cut at (15 minutes and (16) seconds.
Part-2 will begin from the (15) minutes (16) seconds cut and stop at (20) minutes (20) seconds.
Part-3 will then begin at (20) minutes (20) seconds till the end.
This message must now reaches the streets & the communities that make up our society of Trinidad & Tobago.
I am really hoping that you do understand the mission and play this part by sharing the message in your social media groups and pages.
Many thanks in advance.
Myself & others strongly believe that I speaking out in the way that am doing in the video, and also the names that I'm calling are known men within the prison that have direct strong influence on the streets & in communities at different levels.
Please Share The Message.
The Word Is Protect Our Women & Children.
Experience Are The Greatest Teachings To Teach From...
https://youtu.be/57kD8xTLqxk
#PlayYourPart
I will love to have the baby girl to love care and strength her life 🙏🙏 I really.
Happy children day ,every child have a right to a family .
https://www.facebook.com/110980633764113/posts/201514178044091/
Please watch not sure exactly when this happened
This is another page by the same people bullying people and their children on fb
This is another group by the same people bullying people and their children
Hi pleasant good morning...is there anything that can be done about this group bullying people and their children and families on fb
Hello good morning......a serious matter involving a child was reported to you all since 25th September and yet nothing has been done..... up to now........please, let us help the children as you say....too many wolves in sheep's clothing walking among us.
Why is nothing being done????.