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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...

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services figures 'tip of the iceberg' warns Children First
Commenting on today's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Mary Glasgow, chief executive of Children First, said: “We know that...