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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:
Government services include:
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Child Guidance Clinic
Brandford Taitt Polyclinic, Black Rock Tel 536-3119
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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
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


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
