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  • Care Leavers and The Promise Change Programme One

    Care Leavers and The Promise Change Programme One

    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

  • What is the Scottish Care Leaver Forum ?

    What is the Scottish Care Leaver Forum ?

    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

  • Manifesto deep dive. What do the parties have to offer care leavers?

    Manifesto deep dive. What do the parties have to offer care leavers?

    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

  • The Role of Youth Work in Participation and Youth Justice

    The Role of Youth Work in Participation and Youth Justice

    Staf's Youth Justice Participation Lead shares the importance and role of of youth work in participation and youth justice. Read more

  • Care Leavers and The Promise Change Programme One
  • What is the Scottish Care Leaver Forum ?
  • Manifesto deep dive. What do the parties have to offer care leavers?
  • The Role of Youth Work in Participation and Youth Justice
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Youth Just Us Mural Trail

Youth Just Us Mural Trail

Youth Just Us were treated to a private tour of the Yard Works Festival 22 murals at SWG3. Check out some of the amazing artwork in our gallery. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 22nd June, 2022

Updated: 23rd June, 2022

The Response to the Independent Review of Children's Social Care in England

The Response to the Independent Review of Children's Social Care in England

The eagerly awaited Independent Review of Children's Care in England has received a mixed response. In this article we've selected a wide range of thoughts, both glowing and not so glowing. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 26th May, 2022

Inside Out Needs You - Please Vote

Inside Out Needs You - Please Vote

Inside Out are looking for your support to win the People's Choice Award at this year's SCVO Charity Award and here we tell you why they should get your vote. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 5th May, 2022

Updated: 20th June, 2022

Author: Ruth Kerracher

Local Elections 2022: Manifesto Round-Up

Local Elections 2022: Manifesto Round-Up

A look at the five main parties and their manifestos heading into the local elections 2022 Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 27th April, 2022

Updated: 20th June, 2022

Author: Jack Dudgeon

National Leadership Q & A

National Leadership Q & A

We caught up with Gary Brown and Lisa O'Leary to find our more about the National Leadership Network and the plans for the months ahead. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 26th April, 2022

Updated: 6th May, 2022

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Insight into Inside Out

Insight into Inside Out

Inside Out lead Ruth Kerracher shares her insights into this ground breaking project. Read more

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Published: 4th April, 2022

Updated: 5th May, 2022

Author: Ruth Kerracher

A busy start to 22 for Youth Just Us

A busy start to 22 for Youth Just Us

Youth Just Us Participation Consultant Kevin Lafferty shares what the steering group have been working on since the start of the year including exciting news about what's coming up next. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 22nd February, 2022

Updated: 24th February, 2022

Author: Kevin Lafferty

What is the National Leadership Network?

What is the National Leadership Network?

Lisa O'Leary, National Leadership Network Senior Development Officer shares what the NLN is, who is involved and how you can take part. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 22nd February, 2022

Updated: 10th May, 2022

Author: Lisa O'Leary

#Care Day22  - Sharing the Love for the Care Experienced Community

#Care Day22 - Sharing the Love for the Care Experienced Community

Staf CEO Jo Derrick shares her love for the care experienced community on Care Day 2022. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 18th February, 2022

Author: Jo Derrick

Staf announced as Life Changes Trust Legacy Partner for Learning Channel

Staf announced as Life Changes Trust Legacy Partner for Learning Channel

Staf are delighted to be announced as the legacy partner to ensure the learnings of the Life Changes Trust work with care experienced people is accessible to all but also used to influence positive change. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 16th February, 2022

Author: Jo Derrick

Youth Just Us Response to Kilbrandon Lecture

Youth Just Us Response to Kilbrandon Lecture

Youth Just Us response to the 19th Kilbrandon Lecture Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 31st January, 2022

Author: Ruth Kerracher

Thank You Life Changes Trust

Thank You Life Changes Trust

As the funding for Youth Justice Voices comes to an end we would like to say a huge thank you to Life Changes Trust. Read more

Posted to: Blogs

Published: 26th January, 2022

Author: Ruth Kerracher

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  • Youth Just Us Mural Trail

    Youth Just Us Mural Trail

    Youth Just Us were treated to a private tour of the Yard Works Festival 22 murals at SWG3. Check out some of the amazing artwork in our gallery.

  • Congratulations SallyAnn Kelly OBE

    Congratulations SallyAnn Kelly OBE

    We're thrilled that Aberlour CEO and our Chair, SallyAnn Kelly has received an OBE for Services to Families in Scotland.

  • Staf National Conference 2022

    Staf National Conference 2022

    Staf National Conference |23 November 22 |University of Stirling

  • The Response to the Independent Review of Children's Social Care in England

    The Response to the Independent Review of Children's Social Care in England

    The eagerly awaited Independent Review of Children's Care in England has received a mixed response. In this article we've selected a wide range of thoughts, both glowing and not so glowing.

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  • Young Funder's Grant

    Young Funder's Grant

    Applications for the Young Funder's Grant are now closed. Alternative sources of funding are included here.

  • The Promise explained: what the Care Review means for the workforce

    The Promise explained: what the Care Review means for the workforce

    Scotland’s Independent Care Review has published its final conclusions. Five reports have been published and the main report ‘The Promise’ runs to 124 pages. To keep our members informed, we will set out the conclusions in a series of brief summaries.

  • Local Elections 2022: Manifesto Round-Up

    Local Elections 2022: Manifesto Round-Up

    A look at the five main parties and their manifestos heading into the local elections 2022

  • Grants of up to £750 available to care experienced young people

    Grants of up to £750 available to care experienced young people

    We are delighted to announce our Young Funder's Grant is now open for applications.

  • Relationship Based Practice: What does it really look like?

    Relationship Based Practice: What does it really look like?

    Mary Glasgow facilitated one of our workshops at our Annual Conference 2017, setting out the principles of a restorative, child-centred and family-minded approach that aims to mitigate the effect of Adverse Childhood Experiences. Find out more and download Mary's presentation.

  • Our history

    Our history

    Find out more about Staf's history, and the exciting work we are undertaking today.

  • GIRFEC: A Guide to Getting it Right for Every Child

    GIRFEC: A Guide to Getting it Right for Every Child

    GIRFEC (or Getting it Right for Every Child) is the national approach in Scotland to improving outcomes and supporting the wellbeing of our children and young people by offering the right help at the right time for the right people. Find out more about the GIRFEC approach.

  • Implications of Continuing Care Report

    Implications of Continuing Care Report

    Staf has been working as part of a consortium of colleagues from across the sector which has been meeting about the implementation of Continuing Care. Following our Implications of Continuing Care focus group in February 2018, we produced a report looking at the issues and the good practice taking place across Scotland.

  • Vision and Values

    Vision and Values

    Staf's Vision, and Values

  • Scotland to host an International Child Trauma Conference in 2020

    Scotland to host an International Child Trauma Conference in 2020

    On 17-18 September 2020 we will be hosting an International Child Trauma conference with Dr Bruce Perry alongside partners Aberlour, Clackmannanshire Education and Psychology Services, Seamab, Kibble, and Children in Scotland. Find out more in this blog.

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