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First Minister announces £2 million investment in Children First support line
Thousands more children and families across Scotland will be able to access practical, emotional and financial support through the Children...
Play is every child's right
On 5 August, we celebrate Playday – a chance to recognise the power of play in helping children grow, connect...
Safe Sport Day 2026: A Day in the Life
To mark Safe Sport Day on 8 August, Jacqueline Wilson from our Case Management Support Service (CMSS) shares a day...
Celebrating the impact of the energy redress fund
Children First was delighted to welcome Mark McAllister, Chair of Ofgem and Mike Thornton, Chief Executive of Energy Saving Trust...
Philip and Leon's story
Philip is a kinship carer to his grandson Leon. A Children First family support worker was concerned about the family's...
Children First offers ‘lifeline’ support for parents and carers across Scotland
As children across Scotland head back to school, Children First is reminding parents and carers that support is available now...
A lifeline during a very difficult time
Mum Laura* who was recently helped by Children First’s support line shares her story. “My experience of accessing Children’s First...
Children First's response to Bairns Hoose funding announcement
In response to the Scottish Government's announcement of multi-year funding for Scotland's Bairns Hooses, Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive of Children First...
Scottish Children's Lottery Trust funding
A huge thank you to Scottish Children's Lottery Trust for awarding Children First £3,500 to help families struggling to make...
Celebrating the lasting impact of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Like many people around the world, at Children First we were very sad to hear that the incredible Dolly Parton...
Selkirk fundraising heroes celebrate 70-year legacy
A group of fundraising champions in Selkirk has celebrated seven decades and £73,000 of vital funds raised to help protect...
Children First's response to Programme for Government
In response to the Scottish Government's Programme for Government, Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive of Children First said: “We are delighted...
Royal visit to Aberdeenshire Bairns Hoose
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has visited the Aberdeenshire Bairns’ Hoose, a space designed by children and young people...
Children First encourages families to check eligibility for Warm Home Discount
Scotland’s national children’s charity is urging families worried about energy bills to get in touch with its support line to...
Day in the life of an information and content officer
“This is a new role at Children First, which gives you an enormous opportunity to make a difference. Last year...
Response to the latest Oversight Board for The Promise report
Responding to the latest Oversight Board for The Promise report, Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive of Children First, Scotland’s national children’s...
This Challenge Poverty Week, Children First is encouraging families to call them for help
Scotland’s national children’s charity, Children First, has revealed new figures showing that financial difficulties remain the top reason for families...
New resource launched to support armed forces families moving to Edinburgh
A new resource from Children First has been launched to help armed forces families settle into life in Edinburgh. ...
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