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We are heartened to read that Universal Basic Income pilot scheme for care leavers has been promoted by the Welsh government and that UBI as a means of eradicating poverty has been highlighted in the SNP's recent report, A Route Map to a Fair and Independent Scotland. Read more
Staf has committed to trauma-informed care and practice through the National Trauma Training Programme ‘Leadership Pledge of Support’. Read more
Our Youth Justice Voices project, a partnership between Staf and CYCJ, has received a commendation at the Howard League Community Awards. Read more
Staf CEO Jo Derrick has welcomed plans for a Youth Guarantee and called on the Scottish Government to create a national ‘Family Firm’ to drive action across the public sector to ensure care leavers can fully benefit. Read more
The Welsh Government have launched their basic income pilot for care leavers, something we are keen to introduced for care leavers in Scotland. Find out more here. Read more
We're thrilled that Aberlour CEO and our Chair, SallyAnn Kelly has received an OBE for Services to Families in Scotland. Read more
The Promise Oversight Board has produced its first report, detailing the progress made to date on implementing the recommendations of the Care Review. Here we draw out key findings in relation to care leavers and the workforce. Read more
We're delighted to announce that Inside Out has been nominated for Best Pioneering Project at this year's SCVO Charity Awards. Find out how you can support them to also be in the chance of winning the People's Choice Award. Read more
Inside Out, our steering group of care experienced young men at HMYOI Polmont have responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on Bail and Remand. Read more
Jo Derrick responds to the annual Children and Young People Social Work Statistics in Scotland which show encouraging signs but also that more work needs to be done. Read more
COSLA has published their report detailing how Local Authorities intend to Keep the Promise. Read more
In March 22 we set up shop at the Scottish Parliament to raise awareness about what we do and to ensure the voices of those we represent are listened to and acted upon. Read more
CELCIS have produced their latest research on Continuing Care in practice revealing that further work needs to be done to ensure this life changing policy is implemented consistently and effectively across Scotland. Read more
We are delighted to announce that thanks to awards from The National Lottery Community Fund and from The Promise Partnership Good Childhood Fund, we can begin a new chapter in the life of Youth Justice Voices. Read more
Free bus pass application advice for those who support young people with care experience. Read more
We take a look at the Scottish Government's proposed budget and its implications for care leavers and the workforce. Read more
Read our report on 5 years of Continuing Care based on research carried out by Staf and NAFP. Read more
We are delighted to announce our Young Funder's Grant is now open for applications. Read more
We are proud to announce that The REAL Toolkit, an online resource created for and by care leavers and the workforce is now LIVE. Read more
Read our response to the Scottish Government's 21 - 22 Programme for Government. Read more
The Scottish Funding Council's report on the uptake of the Care Experienced Bursary has been released. We take a look at the key findings. Read more
We take a look at the Scottish Government report on Educational Attainment for Looked After children and find that, despite some improvements, there's still a long way to go before their outcomes are indistinguishable from their peers. Read more
Thanks to funding from the Scottish Government's Get Into Summer scheme we're supporting young people with care experience across Scotland improve their wellbeing. Read more
Staf CEO Jo Derrick discusses the idea of a Universal Basic Income as a way out of poverty for care leavers. As seen in The Herald, 04.03.21 Read more
A coalition of charities supporting care-experienced children and young people across the UK have written to the Work and Pensions Secretary calling on her to keep a £20 per week increase in Universal Credit that is due to end in April. Read more
Staf CEO Jo Derrick has welcomed the announcement of a care review in England. Read more