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Children First urges families across Scotland: don't suffer in silence this Blue Monday
As festive bills start to arrive, Children First is urging families across Scotland not to suffer in silence and get...
Children First comment on sentencing of Glasgow child abuse ring
Mary Glasgow, chief executive at Children First said: "No sentence will ever reflect the extreme cruelty and horrifying abuse that...
Children First seeks new Chair of the Board
Children First, Scotland’s national children’s charity, is looking for an inspiring and dynamic new Chair of the Board of Trustees...
Acknowledgement of thanks for Lord Chief Justices
Ahead of the retirement of Lord Carloway and Lady Dorrian later this week, the chief executive of Children First, Mary...
Scotland’s national children’s charity urges the public to protect the future of Scotland’s children
With worrying levels of children experiencing anxiety, distress and fear, this children’s mental health week, Children First is asking people...
Comment on keeping the Promise
Five years ago, Scotland made a promise to care experienced children and young people - you will grow up loved,...
Barmulloch Primary School work featured in anti-racist art exhibition
Artwork from Barmulloch primary school pupils, in Glasgow, has featured at an exhibition hosted by Children First to encourage everyone...
Children First comment on BBC Disclosure documentary
Mary Glasgow, chief executive of Children First, said: “This documentary sets out shocking allegations of horrific cruelty and abuse of...
Families offered free expert money advice as triple whammy of cost-of-living hikes set to hit
Following the news that energy bills for a typical household will rocket by more than £100 a year in April,...
Response to sextortion of Edinburgh eight year old
We encourage parents to talk openly to their children about risks and let them know that whatever happens they aren't to blame.
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Children First response to latest CAMHS figures
Responding to the latest CAMHS referral figures, Children First chief executive Mary Glasgow said: “While the progress on meeting CAMHS...
"A big thumbs up"
Read below one family's story of how working with Children First transformed their lives. "Home and school are now a...
Celebrating Bide Oot
After three fantastic years we are celebrating the impact that Bide Oot has had on the lives of children and...
Online harm greatest threat say children
Children and young people see dangerous and explicit online content as the number one threat they face according to a...
Thrill seekers across Scotland urged to climb the Kelpies and support Children First
The chief executive of Children First, Scotland’s national children’s charity, is calling on thrill seekers across Scotland to join her...
Let’s talk about staying safe online
Scenes depicted in Netflix’s hit drama Adolescence are every parent’s worst nightmare. The hard-hitting programme shines a light on several...
Response to child protection statistics
Responding to Scottish Government child protection statistics released today, Mary Glasgow, chief executive of Children First, said: “The harsh reality...
Children First responds to child poverty statistics
Commenting on the latest child poverty statistics, Mary Glasgow, chief executive of Children First said: “Failing to meet the interim...
Conquering Mount Kilimanjaro
An inspirational academic has raised more than £1,700 for Scotland’s national children’s charity by conquering Africa’s tallest mountain. Motivated by...