Laurette Adams-Thomas
Laurette Adams-Thomas is the CEO of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) in Jamaica, where she plays a vital role in advocating for the welfare of children in state care. During a recent awards ceremony, she emphasized the importance of foster parents, describing them as 'unsung heroes' for their selfless dedication to nurturing vulnerable children and acknowledging the challenges they face in providing loving homes.
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Laurette Adams-Thomas, the CPFSA Chief Executive Officer, expressed profound outrage at the killing of a three-year-old boy in a gun attack.
CPFSA condemns ‘unconscionable and callous’ Denham Town attack | News
Jamaica· 2026-02-22Laurette Adams Thomas is the CEO of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) and has been actively involved in securing child care facilities in anticipation of Tropical Storm Melissa.
CPFSA says child care facilities secured in wake of Tropical Storm Melissa | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-25CPFSA CEO, Laurette Adams Thomas, hailed the proclamation as a defining moment for Jamaica’s children.
October 7 designated National Anti-Bullying Day, stakeholders to undertake slate of activities | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-06
Laurette Adams-Thomas, the Chief Executive Officer of the CPFSA, welcomed the opening of the new spaces, noting that they mark another step forward in strengthening Jamaica’s child protection framework.
CPFSA opens two new child-friendly spaces in St Ann, St James | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-02CPFSA CEO Laurette Adams-Thomas said Simpson’s leadership and training will help coordinate and expand psychosocial care for children in state care.
CPFSA appoints director of therapeutic services | NewsJamaica· 2025-09-30
Laurette Adams Thomas is the CEO of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency who stated the agency's legal obligation to protect children.
Children of TikToker Rosalee removed from home as part of ongoing probe into alleged abuse - CPFSA | NewsJamaica· 2025-09-20
Laurette Adams-Thomas, the CEO of CPFSA, expressed sadness at the tragic case of Twaine Jaheem Skyers.
CPFSA concerned about bullying; providing support to family of late Hopewell High student | NewsJamaica· 2025-09-14
Laurette Adams-Thomas is the CEO of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency who commented on the tragic incident.
‘horrific!’ | Lead Stories | Jamaica GleanerJamaica· 2025-08-28
Laurette Adams-Thomas is the CEO of CPFSA who expressed horror at the murders of the two children.
CPFSA calls death of siblings in St Ann horrific, to provide community with counselling | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-28Child Protection and Family Services Agency CEO Laurette Adams-Thomas echoed similar sentiments.
Churches, villages urged to step up to safeguard children | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-06-18
Laurette Adams-Thomas is the Chief Executive Officer of the CPFSA and emphasized the importance of protecting Jamaica's children.
Ananda alerts of missing children to be displayed on digital screens in public spaces | NewsJamaica· 2025-06-17
Laurette Adams-Thomas is the chief executive officer of the CPFSA who urged the girls to seize opportunities.
‘Why not me?’ | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-27
CPFSA CEO Laurette Adams-Thomas shed light on the agency’s support system.
Former state ward hails COJO scholarships as ‘symbol of belief in our potential’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-22
Laurette Adams Thomas, CEO of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency, stated the agency would provide necessary intervention.
Murder of girl, 9, triggers outrage in Jamaica
Guyana· 2025-05-12
Laurette Adams Thomas, CEO of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency, said the agency would provide necessary intervention.
Registry reveal | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-12Laurette Adams-Thomas, CEO of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency, has deployed crisis support to the family.
Search intensifies for Ellis in murder of 9-year-old Spanish Town schoolgirl | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-11
Laurette Adams-Thomas, CEO of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency, condemned the murder of Kelsey Ferrigan.
JOB LANE HORROR | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-11
Laurette Adams-Thomas is the CEO of CPFSA who condemned the murder of Kelsey Ferrigon.
UPDATE | Counselling for relatives of slain nine-year-old girl found in barrel | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-11
CPFSA CEO Laurette Adams-Thomas clarified that the Court of Appeal’s decision was based on a removal technicality, not on a lack of evidence.
Glimmer of hope for Sunbeam | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-09
Laurette Adams-Thomas, CEO of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency, expressed deep concern over the incident involving the students.
School defends actions amid criticisms in wake of alleged sexual assault incident | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-03
Laurette Adams-Thomas expressed that the CPFSA is deeply troubled by the incident, emphasizing that schools should be safe havens for students.
NPTAJ calls for greater parental oversight after alleged school sexual assault | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-02
Laurette Adams-Thomas expressed deep concern over the incident, stating that school should be a safe haven for students.
Call for greater parental oversight after alleged school sexual assault | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-02Laurette Adams-Thomas is the CEO of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency who expressed deep concern over the incident.
Counselling being provided following alleged sexual assault of 6-y-o girl by 11-y-o boy at Jessie Ripoll - CPFSA | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-01Laurette Adams-Thomas explained last year that the decision to revoke the licence and remove the children was made after various attempts to address the abuse.
‘Terrible act of injustice’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-28
Laurette Adams-Thomas, the CPFSA CEO, referred to foster parents as 'unsung heroes in Jamaica’s society'.
87-y-o foster mom among 140 hailed for nurturing children in state care | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-03
