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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.

Supporting your child to talk about war
We know many children and young people in Scotland are worried about war and violent conflict going on around the...

New Bill is opportunity to secure family group decision making in law
Commenting on the introduction of the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill, Mary Glasgow Chief Executive of...

Louise and Zoe's story
Mum Louise* was really worried about her 13-year-old daughter Zoe. Zoe had not been herself, she was feeling angry and...

Study shows parents don't know where to seek support
Children First has uncovered a staggering 85% of parents in Scotland feel they have nowhere to turn when bringing up...

Tony and Cara's story
Tony*, who is in his 50’s, became a kinship carer for his granddaughter, Cara after she was born because her...