When a single mother from South St. Andrew was having problems with her teenage daughter who was exhibiting behavioral problems, the Child Development Agency’s, Children and Family Support Unit (CFSU) […]
Reggae Boyz Share with the Glenhope Nursery
The Reggae Boyz have once again extended a helping hand to the Glenhope Nursery, this time with a donation of US$2000.00 from their match fee earned in the Jamaica vs. […]
CDA Concerned about Media Reports on Seaforth Teen
The Child Development Agency (CDA) is deeply concerned about the information now circulating in the press about the Agency’s intervention with one of the teens allegedly involved in the Seaforth […]
Spanish Jamaican-Foundation Donates to Children’s Homes
As part of its continued support for the development of Jamaica’s children, the Spanish-Jamaican Foundation has generously donated hygiene products and medical supplies to eight Government residential child care facilities. […]
CDA Intervenes in the Case of the Ramble Seven-Year-Old
CDA Intervenes in the Case of the Ramble Seven-Year-Old The Child Development Agency (CDA) has intervened in the case of the seven-year-old child who allegedly broke into the Ramble Primary […]
Foster Parents Lauded
Foster Parents Lauded CEO of the Child Development Agency Carla Francis-Edie recently lauded the island’s 800 foster parents for their invaluable contribution to the development of the nation’s children in […]
CDA Staff Benefit from Sign Language Training
CDA Staff Benefit from Sign Language Training Seventeen members of the Child Development Agency (CDA) staff benefited from an intensive 15-week Deaf Awareness and Sign Language Training Programme, funded by […]
More Jamaicans Urged to Become Foster Parents
More Jamaicans Urged to Become Foster Parents CEO of the Child Development Agency Mrs. Carla Francis-Edie yesterday encouraged more Jamaicans to get involve in the foster care programme. “It is […]
National Foster Care Recognition Week 2013
National Foster Care Recognition Week 2013 National Foster Care Recognition Week is being observed from February 10 to 16, with a host of activities scheduled across the island. The week […]
Placing Children in Families, A Top Priority
Placing Children in Families, A Top Priority As at September, 2012, some 57.5 per cent of children in State care were in Living in Family Environment (LIFE) Programmes which are […]