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On Wednesday 8th March we gathered senior leaders, care experienced young people and practitioners from across the country to hear how we can adopt a trauma informed approach to housing policy and practice with care leavers. We're delighted to share the key elements of the day including presentations, photos and video content. Read more
Applications for the Young Funder's Grant are now closed. Alternative sources of funding are included here. Read more
CPAG Scotland and Staf published this updated joint briefing on giving benefits advice to care experienced young people. Find out more and download the briefing. Read more
On the 17th March 2021 over 170 delegates gathered to hear from a range of speakers as we discussed moving from Promise to Action. Here you can find speaker presentations along with useful links. Read more
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We've launched our latest video sharing what we've been up to and how you can get involved. Read more
The Scottish Parliament's information centre (SPICe) has published a blog on the current homelessness and temporary accommodation statistics with links to useful information such as guidance on types of accommodation available and legal duties. Read more
The National Leadership Network's Year 1, easy to read report highlighting the first 12 months of this care experienced led organisation. Read more
Youth Justice Voices and Liminal Studios invite care and justice experienced young people to use technology to write their own story. Read more
We are delighted to be the new host of The Participation Network Read more
Children in Scotland have shared the new animation detailing the findings of the Home and Belonging evaluation, created and voiced by those with care experience. Read more
We are taking the work of Youth Justice Voices out of the central belt and heading north to Aberdeenshire. Join us at the info session to find out more. Read more
Following UCAS' report on the experiences of care experienced students we are sharing resources for care experienced students and those who support them Read more
Find out more about the Learning Channel and how you can get involved. Read more
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On Wednesday 23rd November 2023 we held our first in person Conference for almost 3 years at the Stirling Court Hotel where we discussed relationships, friendships and connection. Read more
Job opportunity for care experienced induvial aged 14+ Read more
Here at Staf we have many ways for people with care experience to get involved. Read more
We're looking for new members of Youth Just Us. Find out more about what being involved means and the many opportunities available. Read more
The Scottish Government report on Educational Attainment for Looked After children reveals that, once again, despite some improvements, there's still a long way to go before their outcomes are indistinguishable from their peers. Read more
The UK Trauma Council has created an excellent resource all about the impact of trauma during childhood. A really useful and important read for anyone who works with those who have experienced trauma as a child. Read more
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
We caught up with the boys and young men of Inside Out to let them know they had been shortlisted for the Pioneering Project Award at the Scottish Charity Awards 2022. Read more
The guidance for children in custody was written with and reviewed by the young men in of Inside Out participation project and details what human rights children are entitled to in custody, and how to make sure these are met. Read more
The young men from Inside Out have created their first newsletter which was shared with the staff and peers within Polmont. Read more
On Wednesday 9th March 22 we held our third, and second online, Summit. Here you will find snapshots of each session including presentations and useful links. Read more