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Children First call for roll out of life-saving family support alternative to CAMHS
Children First, Scotland’s national children’s charity, is calling for investment in a national rollout of a ‘life-saving’ approach to improve...

First Minister speech on child poverty
We warmly welcome the First Minister's pledge today to make eradicating child poverty through whole family support a "truly national...

2026 Holyrood Election Manifesto
Today, Children First unveils its manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood elections, urging the next Scottish Government to take action to...

A fond farewell to Brian Davidson
After nine years of dedicated service, we bid a fond farewell to Brian Davidson as he retires from his role...

Borders team complete Edinburgh Kiltwalk in memory of beloved colleague
Yesterday (Sunday 14 September), the Children First Borders team took on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk in memory of their much-loved colleague...