The Children’s Advisory Panel is a group of Jamaican youngsters convened to discuss ongoing and emerging policy issues that affect children and their families, and who will provide child-friendly guidance so that the best interest of children is promoted in CDA’s decision-making. The Panel will comprise no more than 20 young persons between the ages of 12 and 18. In order to represent a wide viewpoint, a mix of children will form the make up of the panel.