News archive for 2020
Team of Ayrshire nurses take on running challenge for Children 1st
This Friday a team of four nurses working on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic at University Hospital Crosshouse are running 10k to raise money for Scotland's children.
Coming together through the coronavirus crisis
Children 1st Head of Public Fundraising, Susan Bradley, writes about fundraising and supporting vulnerable families during the coronavirus crisis.
Children 1st welcomes Fiona Duncan's appointment to Chair of the Promise Oversight Board
The Scottish Government have announced that Fiona Duncan, Chair of The Care Review, has been appointed Chair of the Promise Oversight Board.
Supporting your team to cope through coronavirus
The current situation is difficult for everyone, and so we have put together some ideas and suggestions for our corporate partners to share with your teams.
Children 1st welcomes announcement of access to Solihull online for parents and carers
All parents and carers can now access Solihull online to support them to develop stronger relationships with their children during the coronavirus crisis.
Delivering love in the time of coronavirus
Maggie from Children 1st’s Family Wellbeing service is delivering love and emotional support, as well as practical help, to children and families during lockdown.
Working together to plan for the future
Children 1st Director of Strategic Planning & Campaigns, Mark Ballard, writes about how we have worked together to share the stories of children and families, and how vital this will be to repair and recover.
Campaigners call for emergency cash boost to prevent child poverty crisis
Over 100 campaigners have written an open letter to the First Minister calling for a direct financial boost for all families living on low incomes to support them through the coronavirus crisis.
Helping families keep their children safe through virtual Family Group Decision Making
Helping families to keep their children safe through virtual Family Group Decision making
Sustaining support through change
Children 1st Director of Finance and Corporate Services, Ian Harrington, reflects on the change and flexibility that has been crucial to supporting children, families and staff through lockdown.
Families involved in Children’s Hearings to get support through Parentline
Children 1st is working alongside the Scottish Children’s Reporters Administration (SCRA) to make sure families feel supported and their rights are upheld, as Children’s Hearings go virtual because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Share your experience with The Child Poverty Action Group
The Child Poverty Action Group have created a survey to help government, councils and schools understand how best to support children and families during the Coronavirus crisis.