Department of Children & Family Services

💜 See you at Foster's Camana Bay today!

As part of DCFS's World Elder Abuse Awareness Day outreach activities, our team will be at Foster's Camana Bay from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM today sharing information on how to recognize, prevent, and report elder abuse.

These photos highlight some of the wonderful community members who stopped by our information booths on Thursday to learn more, complete our awareness activity sheets, and share ways they can help protect older persons in our community.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this important initiative so far. Together, we can help prevent and end elder abuse by raising awareness, speaking up, and showing respect and care for our seniors.

📍 Join us today at Foster's Camana Bay, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!

🎉 Congratulations to our very own Sandra Robinson on being selected as the Ministry of Social Development & Innovation’s Chief Officer’s Choice Award Recipient for January 2026!

Sandra’s dedication, compassion, professionalism, and more than 20 years of service at Maple House continue to make a positive difference in the lives of the residents we serve every day.

We are incredibly proud of you, Sandra, and grateful for your unwavering commitment to DCFS and our community. ❤️

💜 We’re in your community again today and Monday!

As part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day educational efforts, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) invites the public to stop by our community information tables to learn more about recognising, preventing, and reporting elder abuse.

📍 Today, Friday 19 June
• North Side District Clinic - 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• East End District Clinic - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

📍 Monday 22 June
• Fosters Camana Bay Store - 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Come meet our team, pick up helpful resources, and learn how we can all play a role in protecting the dignity, safety, and wellbeing of older persons in our community. 🙏

💜 The next generation is speaking up for our seniors.

As part of our Elder Abuse Awareness outreach at Foster’s Airport Centre and Foster’s Republix, community members of all ages took a moment to share how they can help stand up against elder abuse.

We were especially inspired by the thoughtful responses from some of our young visitors in West Bay. Their messages were simple, powerful, and a reminder that respect, kindness, and protection of older persons can start at any age.

📝 “Identifying right and wrong, and reporting it.”
📝 “Helping them with things.”
📝 “Call 911.”

These young voices demonstrate that everyone has a role to play in keeping our older persons safe and valued.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our information booths to learn more about recognizing, preventing, and reporting elder abuse. Together, we can build a community where older persons are treated with the dignity, care, and respect they deserve.

💜 Standing Up Against Elder Abuse, One Voice at a Time

Community members stopped by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) information booth at Foster's Airport Centre to share their thoughts on how we can all help prevent elder abuse.

Using our awareness worksheets, participants shared simple but meaningful actions such as showing respect, offering support, checking in on seniors, and, as one participant wrote, "taking care of them." ❤️

Every action counts when it comes to protecting the dignity, wellbeing, and safety of older persons in our community.

📍 Missed us this morning? Visit the DCFS Elder Abuse Awareness booth at Foster's Republix from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM today to learn more about recognising the signs of elder abuse and how you can help make a difference.

💜 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – Know the Signs. Speak Up. Take Action.

Every older person deserves to live with dignity, respect, and safety. This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is raising awareness about the warning signs of elder abuse and encouraging our community to help protect vulnerable seniors.

⚠️ Warning Signs of Elder Abuse May Include:

• Unexplained injuries, bruises, or frequent accidents
• Sudden changes in behaviour, mood, or withdrawal from social activities
• Poor hygiene, malnutrition, or unmet medical needs
• Unusual banking activity or missing money and possessions
• Fearfulness, anxiety, or reluctance to speak in the presence of a caregiver
• Signs of neglect or unsafe living conditions

Elder abuse can be physical, emotional, financial, sexual, or neglect. If you suspect an older person may be experiencing abuse, don’t stay silent.

📞 To report concerns or seek assistance, contact DCFS at 949-0290 or email [email protected]. In an emergency, call 911.

As part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, DCFS representatives will be hosting community information tables across the Islands from 16–22 June. The public is invited to stop by, meet with our team, learn about elder abuse prevention, and discover available support services.

📍 Community Information Table Schedule

Tuesday, 16 June
• Foster’s Airport Store – 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Foster’s Republix Store – 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Thursday, 18 June
• Foster’s Countryside Store – 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Friday, 19 June
• North Side District Clinic – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• East End District Clinic – 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Monday, 22 June
• Foster’s Camana Bay Store – 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Together, we can create a community where older persons are valued, respected, and protected.

📢 Have Your Say on the Proposed Status of Children (Amendment) Bill, 2026

The Ministry of Social Development & Innovation is reminding the public that the proposed Status of Children (Amendment) Bill, 2026 is available for review and consultation. The Bill seeks to modernise legislation, strengthen protections for children, and better supports the rights of families and children.

Key proposed changes include:
✔️ Aligning definitions with key legislations, best practice and international standards
✔️ Expanding jurisdiction for parentage matters to include the Summary Court
✔️ Allowing minors aged 16+ to consent to parentage testing in certain circumstances

🔗 Review the consultation and proposed Amendments at: publicconsultation.gov.ky

📧 Email your comments and recommendations to: [email protected]

🗓️ Consultation closes: 15 June 2026

Your input helps shape legislation that impacts children, families, caregivers, and future generations in the Cayman Islands. We encourage all residents, professionals, stakeholders, and community members to participate.

Click Here for the Full Child Month events Calendar!

Child Month - “See Me. Hear Me.” The Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) invites the public to participate in Child Month 2026 activities taking place throughout May across our island’s under this year’s theme: “See Me. Hear Me.”