The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has confirmed that the removal of the children of popular TikTok influencer Rosalee was warranted following an ongoing investigation into allegations of abuse.
The situation escalated after the influencer made online statements indicating thoughts of harming her children.
CPFSA CEO Laurette Adams-Thomas stressed that posts circulating on social media claiming to be from the agency were unauthorised and should be disregarded.
“The CPFSA had previously received multiple reports through our anonymous reporting system of alleged abuse of Rosalee’s children. Our investigation into this matter was already underway and we had tried to talk with Rosalee multiple times, but she was consistently uncooperative, which hindered our process,” Adams-Thomas said.
During a recent TikTok live session, Rosalee made alarming comments about harming her children and spouse, prompting the agency to escalate its response and remove the children to safeguard their welfare. The removal followed procedures outlined under the Child Care and Protection Act (CCPA 2004).
Under Section 8 of the Act, when a child is believed to be in need of care and protection, the CPFSA or police must secure the child and notify the parent or guardian that the child will be placed before the court within 48 hours. The child’s location is kept confidential to ensure safety.
The initial court hearing grants an Interim Order for 30 days, allowing CPFSA to continue investigations and determine whether the child should be placed with a family member, non-family member, or under State care. The case is scheduled for court on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Adams-Thomas also warned the public against sharing identifying details of CPFSA officers, police, or investigative personnel on social media. “Such actions jeopardise their safety and could lead to prosecution for malicious communication under the Cyber Crimes Act (2015),” she said.
The CEO emphasised the importance of sensitive handling of content involving children, cautioning against sharing videos or images of abuse online, which could cause further trauma or lifelong stigma.
The public is encouraged to report suspected child abuse via CPFSA’s 24/7 hotline at 211, WhatsApp at 876-878-2882, email at report@childprotection.gov.jm, or at any CPFSA parish office. Reports can also be made through CPFSA’s official social media pages: @cpfsajm on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
“Protecting the dignity and safety of children is our priority, and public support is crucial in ensuring that our children receive the help they need without further harm,” Adams-Thomas said.
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