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Links and Resources
There are excellent resources on all aspects of the Barnahus model, latest research and training opportunities. European Barnahus Network –...
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Participation
In February 2022, Children First brought together a group of young people with specific experience of welfare and justice processes...
Campaigns
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Bairns Hoose
Involvement in the justice system can be a difficult and upsetting experience for children and young people. We work to...
Bringing Bairns Hoose to Scotland
Across the Scottish Government, justice, police, social work, health, child rights and voluntary sector there is a clear commitment to...
Bairns Hoose news and blogs
Keep up to date with all the latest news and blog articles about the development of Scotland’s first Bairns Hoose.
Changemakers
To build Scotland's first Bairns Hoose that will really help child victims and witnesses to recover and thrive, it is...
Bairns Hoose in more detail
Scotland's first Bairns Hoose is based on the internationally renowned Barnahus model. The first Barnahus was established in Iceland in...
Keeping children safe
Children First believes it is everybody’s responsibility to protect children and keep them safe. We have contributed a range of...
The impact of trauma
Children First works with children, young people and families in our abuse and trauma recovery services. Our aim is to...
Children's human rights
The full articles in the UNCRC are long and detailed and use legal language. To help you better understand the...
Get involved
Together, we can create a brighter future for Scotland’s children. Their hopes, dreams and opportunities are in our hands.
Children First Support Line Volunteer – Edinburgh
Are you caring, non-judgmental, empathetic and passionate about supporting others? Would you like to be part of providing valuable support to families across Scotland? If so, please get in touch - we’d love to hear from you.
Family Wellbeing Volunteer - Renfrewshire
Are you passionate about supporting children and families? Looking for a chance to grow your skills, gain valuable experience and join a welcoming team? We’d love to hear from you - get in touch and find out how you can get involved.