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Children First declare childhood emergency
Children First has declared a “childhood emergency” in Scotland, with new research revealing most adults believe growing up in the...
Tessa's story
Tessa* explains how during a really difficult time at home Children First supported her to manage her anxiety and abusive...
Selkirk action group celebrates more than 70 years of fundraising
The Selkirk Action Group members pictured at Children 1st Selkirk. From left to right: Liz Thomson, Cliff Ellershaw, Shenagh Ellershaw, Margaret Mills, Bill Dunbar, Gillian Inglis, Doris Kellet and Marion Oxnard
Experts back drive to better protect child victims
An innovative approach to supporting children and families affected by violence and abuse has been welcomed by an independent report....
Sport can look different for everyone
David Black, Service Manager in the Children 1st Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport Team, considers what can be done...