@childrenfirst.bsky.social
Children First is Scotland’s national children’s charity. We stand up for children, keep them safe and support them to recover from trauma and abuse through our national and local services.
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“When the system is so overloaded because it is the only option, those children who do need that response cannot get to it quick enough.”
@margl24.bsky.social spoke to @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social at @heraldscotland.bsky.social about CAMHS waiting times.
We were pleased to welcome @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social and @pfokane.bsky.social to our support line today for a discussion about our national offer of digital and phone-based whole family support.
Find out more about our call for a comprehensive offer of whole family support: ow.ly/YMgv50XAF1V
Children First is there for children and families when they need it most. But we can’t do it without you.
Families like Jack and his mum Emma found hope and healing thanks to the support of our team.
Your donation helps protect Scotland’s children. Visit childrenfirst.org.uk/appeal.
You can put Scotland's children first.
Tragically, this Christmas, thousands of children across Scotland will wake up in crisis, full of fear and worry. Donate today.
Visit childrenfirst.org.uk/appeal or call 0345 10 80 111. cotland's children first.
Poverty harms children’s health, happiness and learning.
Scrapping the two-child cap is progress but both governments must go further and faster to meet Scotland’s legal child poverty targets.
Read @margl24.bsky.social's full statement on this here: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/respons...
New Recorded Crime in Scotland statistics released today show indecent images of children increased by 24 percent.
"These shocking figures must be the wake-up call that Scotland needs," says our CEO @margl24.bsky.social. Read her full statement here: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/respons...
You can keep Scotland's children safe.
Their hopes, dreams and opportunities are in your hands. Their future is our future. Donate today.
Visit childrenfirst.org.uk/appeal or call 0345 10 80 111.
Children First helped Jack and his mum Emma through a dark time. They are now looking forward to a brighter future. We need your help to continue our life-changing work.
Donate today to help more families like Jack and Emma's at www.childrenfirst.org.uk/appeal or by calling 0345 10 80 111.
This World Children’s Day we’re asking everyone to listen to children and young people and stand up for children's rights.
The hopes and dreams of children and young people aren’t beyond Scotland’s reach.
Read our blog from @margl24.bsky.social on Third Force News here: lnkd.in/eenMYtMk
One year of Space to Grow!
Thanks to #BBCChildrenInNeed, we’ve reached 6,000+ children across 13 UK locations, helping children feel safer, happier & more supported.
Thank you to everyone @childrenfirst.bsky.social @macsni.bsky.social @healthfoundation.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social
This Christmas, you can protect Scotland’s children.
Like you, Children First believes that every child deserves a safe and happy childhood.
Visit childrenfirst.org.uk/appeal or call 0345 10 80 111 to donate to our Christmas appeal now. #ProtectingScotlandsChildren
To round off #TrusteesWeek, today we hear from Maria, one of the nine amazing Trustees on our Board at Children First.
Thank you Maria, Joy, Rosemary, Tony, Paul, Farah, Malcolm, Lloyd, Lindsay and Anne, our special advisor for guiding us in our mission to protect Scotland’s children.
This #TrusteesWeek, we’re continuing to celebrate our Trustees who guide us in our mission to protect Scotland’s children.
Today it's Tony's turn to share his thoughts on being a trustee.
Thank you to @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social for raising a vital question at First Minister’s Questions today: What urgent action will the Scottish Government take to tackle the online abuse of children?
Watch the exchange here: ow.ly/SUI850XnPx0
Read our statement here: ow.ly/vrfw50XnPx1
Next up to share their thoughts on what being a Children First Trustee means to them is Rosemary. #TrusteesWeek
Huge thanks to Rosemary and all our trustees who help us protect Scotland's children.
If you feel inspired to volunteer with us, click here: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/get-involved...
Throughout #TrusteesWeek, we’re reflecting on the contribution of our brilliant Trustees at Children First.
Next up is Lloyd who shares what being a Trustee with Scotland's national children's charity means to him.
This #TrusteesWeek, we’re celebrating our Trustees who guide us in our mission to protect Scotland’s children.
Thank you Joy, Rosemary, Maria, Tony, Paul, Farah, Malcolm, Lloyd, Lindsay and Anne, our special advisor. We'll be sharing their thoughts on being a trustee this week. First up is Joy.
75 years since the European Convention on Human Rights was signed, it’s still protecting us all.
That’s why almost 300 organisations are calling on our government and politicians to REJECT the harmful claim that human rights aren’t in the public interest.
#echr #humanrights
A huge thank you to the children and young people who were involved in developing the animation, especially our young voice over artist for his commitment and enthusiasm and to @scottishgovernment.bsky.social for funding this work through the Thematic Impacts fund.
Children and young people have told us what matters when considering places and spaces for #BairnsHoose. It’s important we listen.
Watch our new animation co-produced with children in Ayrshire to hear directly from them about what they want decision-makers to prioritise.
Are you working with a family worried about rising energy bills this autumn?
Last year Children First’s support line helped over 1,000 families secure nearly £2.6 million in extra income.
Read our latest blog including top energy advice tips here: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/blog-to...
At Children First we’ve seen a surge in demand for support with emotional wellbeing and have helped over 1,000 more people this year.
Online harm is one of the top concerns children have.
Amelia*, 14, bravely spoke out after being targeted online. Read her story here: ow.ly/EK3o50XiT8A
Five years on from the Children (Scotland) Act 2020, too many promises to children and families remain unfulfilled. In our joint letter to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee, we're calling for urgent action.
Read more here:➡️https://ow.ly/V0nU50Xil2X @scotwomensaid.bsky.social
Abuse, neglect and trauma are robbing many children of their childhood years. This needs to stop.
Put Scotland's children first.
Donate today: www.childrenfirst.org.uk/donate
A brighter future for Scotland’s children is a brighter future for us all. That's why, along with 1000s of others we marched in Edinburgh today to show that #ScotlandDemandsBetter and call for more urgent action to end child poverty once and for all.
Stand up for Scotland's children. Join us in Edinburgh tomorrow and march for a brighter future for all of us.
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
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Too many children are missing out on the support they deserve.
Our report with @fifegingerbread.bsky.social & @ipprscotland.bsky shows how to make the system fairer, safer and better for everyone.
👉 opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
To round off Challenge Poverty Week our Chief Executive @margl24.bsky.social will be speaking at the End Child Poverty Fringe at the SNP Conference 2025 on Saturday chaired by @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social.
Read our latest blog on why we’ll never stop fighting to end child poverty➡️ ow.ly/AfmA50X95aH
Today @auditscotland.bsky.social has released a report on progress towards keeping @thepromise.scot.
Children First is calling for investment in prevention and whole family support to ensure the Promise is kept. Read @margl24.bsky.social's full statement ➡️ www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/comment...
Could you help give children a brighter future by being the next leader of our team in Aberdeen?
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a skilled team delivering expert support that makes a real difference to the lives of children and families. Find out more in our blog: ➡️
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