Department of Family & Children Services

Supporting children’s mental well-being starts with connection, communication, and consistency.

Every child deserves to feel safe, protected, and supported.

If you see signs that a child may be experiencing abuse, neglect, or harm, do not ignore it. Speaking up could help protect a child and connect them to the support they need.

Your action could make a life-changing difference.

To report a concern, contact MASH at 649-338-4013 or dial 911.

Today, we honour the life and legacy of The Right Excellent JAGS McCartney, whose vision, leadership, and dedication helped shape the Turks and Caicos Islands.

As we commemorate J.A.G.S. Day, we reflect on the values of service, unity, and progress that continue to inspire generations.

Thinking about fostering can come with a lot of questions, and that’s completely normal.

Many people wonder if they’re ready, if they’ll receive support, or if they can truly make a difference in a child’s life. The journey starts with learning more, asking questions, and understanding how meaningful a safe and supportive home can be for a child in need.

You don’t have to have all the answers to take the first step.

Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued.

You don’t need to have all the answers to make a difference, just a willingness to care, listen, and show up.

One safe home can change the direction of a child’s life.

Children in foster care don’t need perfection; they need consistency, patience, and care.

A safe environment, emotional support, and someone who listens can make all the difference in helping a child feel secure again.

Could that be you?

Happy Mother’s Day

Today, we celebrate mothers and all those who step into nurturing roles: foster mothers, guardians, and caregivers who provide love, stability, and guidance to children in need.

Your impact goes beyond today.

Foster care is more than providing a place to stay; it’s about creating a space where a child can feel safe, supported, and valued again.

Sometimes it’s the simple, everyday moments that help rebuild trust.

Open your home. Change a life.

Foster care provides children with a safe and supportive environment during difficult times.

It is not about replacing families; it’s about protecting children while families rebuild or permanent solutions are found.