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Family Services

​Family services in Barbados include the services of The Child Care Board (CCB). The CCB is expected to protect and care for children under the age of 18 who are in need of care and protection.  The CCB also offers counseling for children and parents.

The CCB also manages the children homes and are solely responsible for adoptions and foster care in Barbados.

Parents seeking help for children with behavioural concerns can do so privately or through the Government services., 

For faster attention, private professional help is recommended through:
 

     Counsellors    Psychologists or

                  Psychiatrists

 

Government services include: 

  • Child Guidance Clinic
    Brandford Taitt Polyclinic, Black Rock Tel  536-3119
     

  • Juvenile Liaison Scheme
    Roebuck, Street, Bridgetown
    Tel 430-7159

 

For Assistance With Drug Abuse 

 

Family Services  -  For The Sight, Hearing and Speech Impaired

National Society of The Blind In Barbados

 

Deaf Barbados Inc. (New Life Deaf Club)
c/o Lionel Jason Smithen Tel 431-9604

Services For Persons With Medical Challenges

 

Asthma Association of Barbados
Tyrol Cot, Spooners Hill,  
Tel 232-0484

 

Barbados Cancer Society
Henry's Lane, St. Michael
Tel 436-8888


Cancer Support Services

'Aborside', Belmont Road,
Tel 228-7081

 

Diabetes & Hypertension Association  of B'dos
Barbarees Hill   Tel 228-3422

 

Heart & Stroke Foundation of Bdos 
Jemmotts lane, Tel 537-3312


M.S. Society of Barbados Inc.
Tel 285-5884

Myasthenia Gravis Association of Barbados    Tel 423-0683

Why Is Corporal Punishment still legal In Barbados?
It is of no benefit to children
It harms them!

Domestic Violence

Advocates Against Domestic Abuse
Email  aada2019bb@gmail.com                Tel   432-2873


Need A Shelter /Crisis Centre                     Tel   435-8222

Services For The Physically and Mentally Challenged

A C Graham Children Development Centre

Lady meade Gardens, Jemmotts Lane,  Tel 427-9514

 

B'dos Assoc for Children with Intellectual Challenges

Challenor Complex, Canefield;  Tel 438-6862

 

Barbados Council of The Disabled

Harambee House, The Garrison;  Tel 427-8136

 

Barbados National Organisation for the Disabled

P. O. Box 267, B'town;  Tel 248-0656

 

Bdos Organisation of Parents of the Disabled  (OPOD)

Tel 437-5456

Family Services  - General

 

Nanny Services 

 

Baby Sitting Services  

 

Barbados Family Planning 
 

Child Health

 

The Child Care Board - (Child Care, Adoptions, Foster Care)

PAREDOS  Perry Gap
, Roebuck Street, Bridgetown, Barbados      Tel  427-0212

For Persons With Learning Challenges

 

ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Be guided by the child's medical doctor.
 

Autism Association of Barbados 
Tel: 233 6221

Barbados Down Syndrome Association
c/o Asha Alleyne-Renwick  Telephone 843-9948
Email: dsbarbados@gmail.com

Muscular Dystrophy

Please contact Barbados Council For The Disabled
Tel 427-8136 or email: bcd@caribsurf.com

 

Sunshine Early Stimulation Centre
Perry Gap, Roebuck Street,  Tel 622-2038

 

Check: Education For children with special needs 

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Services For Challenged Persons With Athletic Interest

 

Paralympic Association of Barbados
Hindsbury Road, St. Michael  Tel 232-7185

 

Special Olympics  'Arbor House',  #23 James St., B'town

Tel 426-9064

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