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Letter to Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee
Dear Convenor, As Chief Executives of leading third sector organisations working to protect children and families in Scotland, we are...

Children First comment on Scottish Government budget
Mary Glasgow, chief executive at Children First said: “The Cabinet Secretary says this budget will lift children out of poverty...

Families offered free expert energy advice ahead of energy price surge
Children First is urging families across Scotland to call their support line for free expert advice on money worries, energy...

Children First statement on latest CAMHS waiting list figures
Responding to the latest Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) quarterly waiting list figures, Children First chief executive Mary...

Staggering 100 referrals a day for child mental health support
In the run up to Christmas, Children First is calling for action to address Scotland’s child mental health crisis after...