The Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services (MPSDFS) welcomed the newly appointed Board of Management for the Children’s Authority of Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday, 22nd October, 2026.
Minister of the People, Social Development and Family Services, the Honourable Vandana Mohit, met with the newly appointed members of the Board and presented them with their instruments of appointment. The appointments were made by the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in accordance with the Children’s Authority Act, following the expiration of the previous Board’s term on Tuesday, 20th October, 2026.
The new Board is led by Chairperson Mrs. Juliana Johan-Boodram and will provide governance, strategic direction and oversight to support the effective administration of the Authority in the fulfilment of its mandate. The appointment of the new Board supports continuity in the Authority’s governance and its work to safeguard children and promote their rights and well-being.
The Authority’s functions include investigating reports of child abuse and neglect, arranging care and protection for children in need, overseeing foster care and adoption processes and monitoring children’s residential facilities. Through its oversight role, the Board supports the Authority in carrying out these responsibilities and maintaining accountability in its operations.
The Ministry looks forward to working with the newly installed Board to advance the protection, care and wellbeing of children throughout Trinidad and Tobago.