Sixty-nine parents from western Jamaica recently graduated from a training exercise geared at improving their parenting skills. The training workshop was an initiative of the Child Development Agency (CDA) as […]
CDA Trains for Improved Parenting
Homestead to Get Transitional Home
Homestead to Get Transitional Living Facility The Child Development Agency’s (CDA) Independent Living Programme has received another boost with a $4 million donation from the British High Commission. The funds […]
Foster Parents are Nation-Builders
Foster Parents are Nation-Builders With the observance of National Foster Care Recognition Week (February 9 to 15) underway, Foster parents have been applauded for their role as nation-builders. Minister of […]
Public Encouraged to Review the Draft Policy to Amend the Child Care and Protection Act
Members of the public are being encouraged to give feedback on a draft policy outlining recommended changes to the Child Care and Protection Act (CCPA). This comes ahead of two […]
Strengthening Families & Communities through Foster Care
Strengthening Families & Communities through Foster Care The 8th Annual National Foster Care Recognition week will be observed from February 9 to 15, 2014, under the theme, “Strengthening Families and […]
Disability Training for Child Care Workers
The Child Development Agency (CDA) is boosting the capacity of workers within child care facilities to serve children with disabilities. The Agency recently partnered with the Nathan Ebanks Foundation to […]
CDA’s Acting CEO Calls for an End to Violence against Children
Acting CEO of the Child Development Agency Rosalee Gage-Grey says “enough is enough”, calling for a collective commitment in ending child abuse and creating a society fit for children. Mrs. […]
Bless the Children Vigil and Concert for Mandela Park November 19
The Child Development Agency will again observe World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse with the staging of a prayer vigil and concert. The event called Bless the Children, […]
CDA Targets Parenting
Acting CEO of the Child Development Agency (CDA) Rosalee Gage-Grey has disclosed that the Agency has intensified its intervention in communities to guide persons in becoming more effective parents. The […]
CDA Targets Parenting to Address Children’s Issues
Acting CEO of the Child Development Agency (CDA) Rosalee Gage-Grey has disclosed that the Agency has intensified its intervention in communities to guide persons in becoming more effective parents. The […]