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Director of Policy, Planning and Evaluation in the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Newton Douglas (at podium), addresses the CPFSA’s virtual quarterly press briefing on Wednesday (July 14), which was broadcast from the downtown Kingston offices of the agency. Listening (from left) are Principal Director, Institute for Applied Social Research (IASR), Dr. Joy Brown; and Chief Executive Officer of the CPFSA, Rosalee Gage-Grey.
Director of Policy, Planning and Evaluation in the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Newton Douglas (at podium), addresses the CPFSA’s virtual quarterly press briefing on Wednesday (July 14), which was broadcast from the downtown Kingston offices of the agency. Listening (from left) are Principal Director, Institute for Applied Social Research (IASR), Dr. Joy Brown; and Chief Executive Officer of the CPFSA, Rosalee Gage-Grey.

Targeted Interventions For Children Living And Working On The Streets

The problem of children living and working on the streets is one of the issues to be addressed by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), through a series of targeted interventions. One key intervention will be undertaken through...
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on July 13.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on July 13.

Policy Developed To Accelerate Family-Type Placement Of Children 0-3 Years Old
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on July 13.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on July 13.

Youth Information Centres To Be Repaired
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on July 13.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on July 13.

Child Care And Protection Act Being Reviewed
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on July 13.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on July 13.

Earlier Nominations For PM’S National Youth Awards For Excellence

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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on July 13.
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Helpline For Children At Risk Of Abuse To Be Launched Sept. 6

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be launching a 211 helpline for use by children at risk of abuse or persons who wish to make a report, on September 6. This, following approval from the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR). Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on July...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), views an artist’s impression of the $117-million Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Child Therapeutic Centre, at the ground-breaking ceremony held at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home on July 6. Also viewing the model are (from second left) Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney; State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Robert Morgan and Chief Executive Officer, CPFSA, Rosalee Gage-Grey.
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Task Force To Oversee Rehabilitation Of Maxfield Park Children’s Home

A task force is to be established to oversee rehabilitation of the Maxfield Park Children’s Home as part of plans to transform the facility into a Centre of Excellence for childcare. Members of the task force would include representatives from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Urban Development Corporation (UDC), National Education Trust (NET) and the Kingston and St. Andrew...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), signs the contract for the construction of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Child Therapeutic Centre, during the ground-breaking ceremony at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home, in Kingston, on July 6. Observing (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, CPFSA, Rosalee Gage-Grey; Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Robert Morgan.
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Merger Of CPFSA And NPSC To Better Serve Children In State Care

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the childcare and protection sector, the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) will be merged with the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), in order to facilitate better coordination of support services for children in State care. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure during her address at the...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), views an artist’s impression of the $117-million Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Child Therapeutic Centre, at the ground-breaking ceremony, held at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home, on July 6. Also viewing the model are (from second left) Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney; State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Robert Morgan and Chief Executive Officer, CPFSA, Rosalee Gage-Grey.
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Abuse Of Children In State Care Will Not Be Tolerated – Minister

Continuing the “zero tolerance” approach to the abuse of children in State care, Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, has said that childcare facilities will be closed where reports of abuse are found to be valid. “We will close homes if we get reports of abuse in those homes, and we will investigate later. Our children are...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (fourth left), breaks ground for the construction of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Therapeutic Centre at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home in Kingston, on Tuesday (July 6). Also taking part (from left) are Director, Alfrasure Structures and Roofing Limited, Evon Reid; Chief Executive Officer, CPFSA, Rosalee Gage-Grey; Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney; Custos of St. Andrew, Dr. Patricia Dunwell and Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Robert Morgan.
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Ground Broken For Child Therapeutic Centre At Maxfield Park Children’s Home

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, on Tuesday (July 6), broke ground for the construction of a Child Therapeutic Centre at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home in Kingston, at a cost of more than $117 million. Construction of the centre is being undertaken through funding in the amount of $30 million provided by the Child Protection and Family...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents student of Clark’s Town Primary School in Trelawny, Aiden Blake, with a tablet computer, during a ceremony at the school on Friday (July 2). Sharing in the occasion is Member of Parliament for Trelawny Southern, Marissa Dalrymple Philibert. The Prime Minister donated 40 tablets to students from seven primary-level schools in Southern Trelawny, through his Positive Jamaica Foundation.
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PM Donates 40 Tablets to Southern Trelawny Students

Students from seven primary schools in Southern Trelawny have benefited that a donation of 40 tablets by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, through his Positive Jamaica Foundation. The beneficiaries attend Stewart Town Primary, Clark’s Town Primary, Kinloss Primary, First Hill All-Age, Brampton Primary, Sawyers Primary and Albert Town Primary. Clark’s Town Primary also received a printer. Speaking at...
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Principal of Anchovy High in St. James, Lavern Stewart
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Anchovy High Principal Calls For Increased Vigilance Against Child Abuse

Principal of the Anchovy High school in St. James, Lavern Stewart, is calling for increased vigilance by Jamaicans to protect children from all forms of abuse. Speaking with JIS News, Ms. Stewart said that the time has come for parents, guardians and members of communities to join together to tackle the issue. “To persons who have an inclination or who...
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