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Keep up to date with our latest news stories and opinion pieces about the issues that matter to children and young people in Scotland.

Help us give families in Moray and East Lothian a warm welcome
Children 1st has launched two Crowdfunders so that we can help keep families warm and supported through the end of...

A wholehearted commitment to keep the Promise.
With the anniversary of the publication of the Independent Care Review, known as ‘The Promise’ on 5th February, Mary Glasgow,...

In 2023 children & families' needs for support are greater than ever
Maggie Craig, Children 1st's new Chair shares what inspired her to take on the role and sets out her priorities to ensure that the support we offer and the systems change we lead impacts positively on all children and families in Scotland.

Scotland’s first Bairns Hoose will open next year.
We are on track to deliver Scotland’s first ‘Barnahus’ – a single location alternative to courts, social work offices and...

Thank you to the Weir Group for their generous donation
Children 1st is hugely grateful to CEO Jon Stanton and all at the Weir Group for their recent £100,000 donation...