The National Council for Children's Services was established under Section 30 of the Children Act. It is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal. Since its was inauguration on 27th September 2002, three Councils have been formed 2002 – 2005, 2005 – 2008 and the newly appointed council that will complete its term in 2011.
The Council was established to provide oversight and co-ordination of children activities in the country. This was based on the fact that there are many organizations providing one service or another to children, but hardly co-ordinated leading to duplication and wastage of resources.
Mission:To formulate policies, develop plans,monitor,co-ordinate and mobilize resources for the implementation,realization and safeguarding of the rights and welfare of the Child.
Vision
To be a vibrant agency in the realization and protection of the rights and welfare of Children for National Prosperity.
- Children first: Commitment to serve the interest of the child.
- Children rights: commitment to the promotion of child survival, development, participation and protection.
- Family Values: Commitment to family and community values.
- Service excellence: Adherence to set standards for quality service delivery.
- Partnership: Promotion of collaboration and networking among stakeholders
- Accountability: Accountability to stakeholders and children.
- Inclusion: Equity and non-discrimination
- Nurturing:Commitment to strengthen the lowest level of service providers.
- To promote enabling policy and legislative framework
- To mobilize resources for delivery of child rights and welfare activities
- To establish co-ordination and consultation frameworks
- To conduct research and create conducive environment for sharing research findings
- To advocate for child rights and welfare
- To utilize ICT in service delivery
- To develop monitoring and evaluation framework of children activities and programmes
- To develop capacity in the children sector
