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The Promise Change Programme One details what is happening now, what is happening next and what needs to happen to deliver Plan 21-24 and #KeepThePromise. Here we pick out the sections relating to care leavers and care and justice experienced young people. Read more
Project Development Worker Katrina explains all there is to know about the new Scottish Care Leaver Forum and to get involved in this exciting new project, funded by Erasmus. Read more
As the Scottish Parliament elections approach we take a look at the manifestos of the main 5 political parties and examine what they have to offer young people with care experience and the workforce who support them. Read more
Staf's Youth Justice Participation Lead shares the importance and role of of youth work in participation and youth justice. Read more
Thomas and Tony Seisay, owners of the Haus of Seisay tell us all about their hairdressing academy for care experienced young people and how to get involved. Read more
Youth Justice Participation Worker Chris Kelly shares what happened at the first Youth Justice Voices North East session in Aberdeen Read more
A lot has been happening behind the scenes as we develop the Learning Channel. Project lead Dawn shares the latest exciting update. Read more
Youth Justice Participation Worker, Chris Kelly, shares his excitement about establishing a Youth Justice Voices steering group in the North East Read more
It's been another busy year here at Staf with the abiding theme being the importance of being back together again. In person. Here we share some of the highlights of the year. Read more
Youth Just Us Participation Consultation relfects on the Children's Care and Justice Bill has been put towards Parliament Read more
Participation Consultant and Youth Just Us member Kev shares his views on being part of the Staf National Conference 2022 and the importance of friendship. Read more
Youth Just Us member Bella reflects on the adverts of Christmas past and present, what it feels like to be care experienced at the 'most wonderful time of the year' and her message to care experienced children and young people. Read more
Participation Consultant Kev shares his experience of being part of Youth Just Us and what it means to him. Read more
We've made some changes to the Real Toolkit. Project Worker Katrina explains what they are and why they were introduced. Read more
Staf CEO Jo Derrick shares her thoughts on the Home and Belonging evaluation carried out by Children in Scotland and Staf Read more
The Real Toolkit has reached its first birthday! Project lead, Katrina Gallagher shares her thoughts on the past year and thanks all those who have made the Toolkit what it is. Read more