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Phone: 1-246-535-2800
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May
9
Sun
2021
Pause for Parenting Radio Series: Foster Care @ CBC Radio
May 9 all-day
Pause for Parenting Radio Series: Foster Care @ CBC Radio | Saint Philip | Barbados

“Celebrating The Champion in You”

Presenter: Mrs. Treenia Graham BSc: Sociology and Psychology (Senior Child Care Officer. Ag.)

 

Topics:  

  • What is foster care?
  • Types of foster care (short term, long term or emergency care)
  • Where do children identified for foster care come from?
  • Why do children come into the care of the Child Care Board?
  • Who is eligible to foster a child
  • Can prospective foster parents choose the child they wish to have?
  • Will a child be allowed to have contact with biological family while in a foster care placement?
  • What are the challenges a foster parent may encounter and the role of the Child Care Board during this time?
  • What is the process to foster a child?
May
16
Sun
2021
Pause for Parenting Radio Series: Intake and Child Abuse @ Q110.7FM/VOB Radio
May 16 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Pause for Parenting Radio Series: Intake and Child Abuse @ Q110.7FM/VOB Radio | Saint Philip | Barbados

“Celebrating The Champion in You”

Q100.7 (1:30pm) & VOB Radio (2:00pm)

Presenters: Ms. Roxanne Sanderson MSW (Senior Child Care Officer) and Ms. Branwin Bentham MSc. Counseling Psychology (Child Care officer)

 

Topics:  

  • Supervision of children, i.e. sleepovers, neglect, young children being burnt/injured
  • Use of devices in the online community – sexual abuse
One on One with Lisa Lorde: Foster Care/Residential Care @ CBC TV8 / Youtube
May 16 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
One on One with Lisa Lorde: Foster Care/Residential Care @ CBC TV8 / Youtube | Saint Michael | Barbados
Guest Speakers:

Mr. and Mrs. Gittens (Foster parents- Alternative Parenting)

Ms. Marcia Burke      (Houseparent- Parenting in Residential Care)

Ms. Josette Sam         (Clinical Psychologist- Children with Trauma histories)

May
18
Tue
2021
UNICEF Commissioned Virtual Concert @ CBC TV8 / Youtube
May 18 @ 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
UNICEF Commissioned Virtual Concert @ CBC TV8 / Youtube | Christ Church | Barbados

“Celebrating The Champion in You”

This virtual concert, led by Yahandje Daniel was created by us the youth of Barbados, to showcase Our talents and to say we have a right to be here. There is a champion in all of us.  Join us in celebrating the Champion in you.

May
19
Wed
2021
Round Table Discussion: “The Role and Function of The Child Care Board” @ CBC TV8
May 19 all-day
Round Table Discussion: "The Role and Function of The Child Care Board" @ CBC TV8 | Bridgetown | Saint Michael | Barbados

“Celebrating The Champion in You”

Presenters:

Mrs. Esther Bayley-Smith, (Senior Child Care Officer)

Ms. Josette Sam (Clinical Psychologist)

Sgt. Veronica Shepherd-Whitney (RBPF)

May
23
Sun
2021
Pause for Parenting Radio Series: Intake and Child Abuse Part 2 @ Q100.7/ VOB Radio
May 23 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Pause for Parenting Radio Series: Intake and Child Abuse Part 2 @ Q100.7/ VOB Radio | Saint Philip | Barbados

“Celebrating The Champion in You”

Presenters:

Ms. Roxanne Sanderson MSW (Senior Child Care Officer)

Ms. Sherriann Weir BSc Social Work (Child Care Officer)

 

Topics:  

  • Co-parenting, poor communication between parents that could impact the child negatively and lead to child abuse
  • The role of the father in child-rearing and socialization
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