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Team Leader of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) in St. Ann, Raquel Remy (left), engages Colgate residents Sherril Parkes (centre) and Charles Spence in a discussion, during a child-protection drive-through of the Breadnut Hill, Colgate and Golden Grove communities in St. Ann, on Friday (May 7).

Persons Reminded To Report Suspected Cases Of Child Abuse

Regional Director of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), North East Region, Carolyn Stewart, is encouraging persons to report suspected cases of child abuse. “If you feel like a child is being hurt, you have to report it....

Science teacher and faculty advisor for the St. Andrew Technical High School Key Club, Shadae Leachman (right), presents supplies to Manager of the Stratmore Gardens Children's Home in St. Catherine, Marcia Tucker, during a brief ceremony at the home on May 7. The donation was in collaboration with the George Moodie Cares Foundation.

Stratmore Gardens Children’s Home Receives Donation

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, reads to children from Mona Preparatory School on the lawns of Jamaica House on Tuesday (May 4), to mark Read Across Jamaica Day.

PM Reads To Children At Jamaica House

Kingston’s Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (right), and Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Youth Councillor Representative for the Springfield Division, Reajean Bennett, lay a wreath at the Secret Gardens Monument in downtown Kingston, during a ceremony on Sunday (May 2) in memory of the nation’s children who have died under violent/tragic circumstances. The ceremony formed part of the Corporation’s activities commemorating Child Month during May under the theme: ‘I Strive to Overcome Adversities with Resilience’ (I.S.O.A.R.).

KSAMC Child Month Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Secret Gardens Monument (Photos)

Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, speaking during the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information’s CSEC/CAPE digital town hall meeting on April 29.

New Dates for 2021 Primary Exit Profile Examinations

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams making her contribution to the 2021/2022 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 28.

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211 Child Abuse Helpline To Be Launched In May

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. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure while making her contribution to the 2021/2022 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 28. She said that the move follows approval...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), speaks with Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Gray, at the agency’s virtual quarterly press briefing on April 21. (Mark Bell Photo)

5 years ago Youth

Long-Term Parenting Campaign Being Crafted By CPFSA

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is crafting a long-term good parenting campaign, aimed at encouraging good parenting techniques within the society. State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, said the campaign will focus on issues surrounding corporal punishment. “We believe that we should build them up; don’t beat them down,” he...

Minister of State, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan. (JIS File Photo)

5 years ago Youth

Govt To Remove Discretion Of Judges To Place Children In Penal Institutions

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, says a Cabinet submission has been done to amend Section 24 of the Child Care and Protection Act to remove the discretion of judges to place children in penal institutions via correctional order without charge. He was speaking at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addressing the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) virtual quarterly press briefing on April 21. (Mark Bell Photo)

5 years ago Youth

Quarantine Facility For Children Entering State Care

The former Windsor Girls’ Home in St. Ann has been modified to serve as a mass quarantine facility for children entering the childcare system. State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, said that the facility is the first of its kind in the local childcare sector and is important in light of the coronavirus...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) virtual quarterly press briefing on April 21.

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More Social Workers To Be Employed By CPFSA

An additional 150 social workers are to be employed by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) to meet the growing needs of the sector. This was announced by State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, at the agency’s virtual quarterly press briefing on April 21. Mr. Morgan said this is part of...

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Health Ministry Suggests At Least 60 Minutes Of Activity Per Week For Children

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is calling on adults to ensure that children receive at least 60 minutes of physical activity each week, for sustained health. Issuing the call, Senior Health Education Officer at the Ministry, Charmaine Plummer, told JIS News there is an increase in overweight and obesity, due to limited physical activities, which she attributed to the...

5 years ago Youth

Children’s Homes And Places Of Safety To Be Audited

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is to commence an audit of children’s homes and places of safety soon, to identify the needs of these institutions. This was disclosed by Minister of State, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, during the agency’s virtual quarterly press briefing on April 21. “This audit will be the platform...