The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has opened two new child-friendly spaces.

The new environments for children experiencing traumatic situations are located at the agency’s St. Ann and St. James parish offices.

The additions, located at 8 Park Avenue, St. Ann’s Bay and 4 Kerr Crescent, Montego Bay respectively, bring to five the number of dedicated spaces now available to support children across the island.

Child-friendly spaces are specially designed rooms that provide children in crisis situations with a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment.

These spaces allow children to cope with stress, play, learn and connect with peers and support services, while also offering psychosocial support, recreation and provide vital links to care and protection services.

Chief Executive Officer of the CPFSA, Laurette Adams-Thomas said the new spaces mark another step forward in strengthening Jamaica’s child protection framework.

She added that the agency remains committed to widening the reach of these spaces.

The CEO explained that these spaces are not limited to children in state care.