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Scotland's National Children's Charity

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Children 1st is here for you

Children 1st  supports children and families across Scotland in their homes, schools, local communities and through our five national services.

Children 1st Parentline is here to help any family in Scotland who is worried about their child. You can speak to Children 1st Parentline on the phone or online, or take a look at our advice pages for guidance about the issues families ring us about.

Children 1st Parentline can also put you in touch with our Money Wellbeing Team, who can offer you support, if you are struggling with money worries.

We also work with families in their local communities to help them keep their children safe, loved and well. We can offer families a range of support based on their individual needs. This might include through kitbag, creative kin and family group decision making. 


 

National services

Children 1st Parentline

Practical and emotional support for you and your family

Money Wellbeing

Our money wellbeing team can help families in Scotland  struggling with money worries.

Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport

Helping children stay safe and have fun in sport

Bide Oot

Outdoor wellbeing support for families

Safeguarders Panel

Support for Scotland's safeguarders

Ways we work

Family Group Decision Making

Every family, at some time, needs to make big decisions about their children

Kitbag at Children 1st

 Kitbag helps children and families to build and strengthen their relationships.

Bairns Hoose

Transforming care, justice and recovery for children

Children 1st
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Scotland's National Children's Charity
Keeping children safe, loved & well with their families