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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.

New Bill is opportunity to secure family group decision making in law

News | 20th June 2025
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

News | 16th June 2025
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

News | 10th June 2025
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

News | 9th June 2025
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

News | 3rd June 2025
Commenting on today's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Mary Glasgow, chief executive of Children First, said: “We know that...
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