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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.
The Banchory Bangle 2026 raffle launches
A colourful community exhibition in Aberfeldy will launch the 49th Children First Banchory Bangle raffle, created by renowned Scottish engraver Dr Malcolm Appleby, MBE...
Children First calls for urgent action on child poverty
In response to today's statistics on household incomes and poverty, Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive of Children First, Scotland's national children's...
Unanimous vote on Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill is to be celebrated
Commenting on the passing of the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland Bill) by the Scottish Parliament, Linda Jardine,...
Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan is step towards realising Scotland's commitment
Commenting on the launch of the Scottish Government's Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan, Mary Glasgow, chief executive, Children First said:...
“We were determined to keep the boys together." The inspiring kinship care story of Robert, Sarah and their grandsons
As part of Kinship Care Week we’re celebrating the incredible role kinship carers like Robert* and his late wife, Sarah,...
