Blogs

Creating an Active Citizen Platform to Watch our Young People Thrive

We know how important it is to give young people tools to deal with their trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). But how often do we look at other ways young people can thrive - namely through their desire to help others? Read Ruairi's blog to find out more.Read more

Announcing Our New and Improved Website

Following almost a year of research, consultation and hard work, we are proud to say that our new website is live. Find out more about how we transformed our website.Read more

Uncomfortable Truths

Young people from the care system who offend are some of the hardest to reach and marginalised in society. In 2017, one of Staf's key objectives was to find out more and see what role we could play in supporting them better. Read moreRead more

2 in a Million

'2 in a Million' is a comic strip in which Kieran shares his story. His imaginitive and original comic takes us on a journey from feeling isolated and unsure of his place in the world to building a trusting relationship with two workers who made him feel loved and accepted. Find out more about how Kieran's comic came to life.Read more

My First Month

Alison Scott joined us at the start of September 2017 as our new Events Coordinator. Read Alison's reflections on her first month at Staf...Read more

Norma's Thoughts...

Over the last three years, our Managers' Forums and Practitioners' Gatherings have gone from strength to strength. Find out more about Norma's thoughts as we take these events a step further, focusing on three guiding principles...Read more

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Data protection laws are changing on Friday 25th May 2018, giving you more control over your data and who can use it. If we don't hear from you before Friday, we might not be able to send you any more updates. Find out how to stay in the touch!

Sport protects mental health of children who experience trauma

A study published in January 2018 from Public Health Wales and Bangor University shows that people who had Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) but regularly played sports as children were less likely to have a mental illness as an adult. Find out more about the study.

A Life in Limbo

Too many homeless people are living in limbo, stuck in emergency accommodation with nowhere to wash clothes or cook. Strict curfews can be damaging to people's mental health and job prospects. Crisis are calling on the Scottish Government to make sure homeless people aren't stuck living in unsuitable hostels, B&Bs or lodging houses.

'We want to put love at the heart of Scotland's Care System

In an interview with the Guardian, Fiona Duncan (Chair of the Independent Care Review), talks about some of the findings so far, the next stage of the review, and what the review needs to do for care-experienced children and young people in Scotland.

Changing Minds, Changing Lives

Despite being a passionate and committed workforce, we know that supporting one another and our young people can often be challenging and stressful. In this final course before the summer break, we will explore how stress relief techniques can be applied to ourselves, our teams and the young people we support.

Care Leavers Into Employment Focus Group

At this meeting we will identify and consider obstacles to implementing the Youth Employment Strategy, what data we now need to collect to enhance our case for change, and join up the good practice already taking place around the country.

Healing From Trauma And Moving On

Staf's first National Conference, on 27th November 2018, will bring together national and international speakers to share the latest findings and practice from neuroscience and trauma recovery, which will serve to strengthen our existing understanding as you deliver services to the young people in your care.