The Children’s Authority of Trinidad and Tobago 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.