The Community Development Authority (CDA) was founded by a decree of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai in July 2008. CDA is responsible for setting up and developing a framework for social development, and aims to achieve the goals outlined in the Dubai Strategic Plans. The Community Development Authority has great concern for the safety and happiness of all children in the Emirate of Dubai, in accordance with its mission to protect children and safeguard their rights in Dubai. As such, the Child Protection Section, through its child protection service, works to develop processes to protect children in all of the areas that it provides services to children, ensure early detection of all kinds of abuse, recognizing and responding to children's needs, and protecting them against any kind of abuse that may harm them. The service works for: All children of all nationalities under the age of 18 residing in Dubai in order to bring up happy, safe and empowered children who are aware of their own rights.

Services Offered

Services - Providing instant support and intervention for urgent and serious cases. - Providing social support for the children and their families. - Helping the children and their families overcome the challenges they face by guiding them to the proper methods of dealing with children or teenagers. Target Group - Abused children and those who are under the threat of all kinds of abuse, including physical, psychological and sexual abuse, negligence and violations of rights - Families of abused children or those who are being threatened of abuse, to help them overcome the challenges they face as a result of such abuse

Fees and Payment

Required Documents - Valid UAE ID card for the child. - Existence of documents confirming the authenticity of the reporting (such as a copy of the investigation paper from the police, a copy of the medical report or other evidence. This service is free of charge.

Services Offered To:
Adults
Teens
Children

Languages:
Arabic, English

Payment:
Sliding Scale
Pro-bono

Online Counseling:
In-person Only