Sign up to the 100 Days of Listening

Want to share your views on what's needed to deliver the promise for young people transitioning to adulthood? Then sign up to take part in the 100 Days of Listening.

We are keen to visit as many people and groups across Scotland, to hear from them their wishes for how Scotland keeps the Promise to all children, young people and their families, including those moving on from care.

We’d love to hear from anyone interested in getting involved and will do all we can to make the opportunity as accessible as possible for those wishing to take part. Please let us know if you are interested in getting involved or would like to speak with one of the team to find out more. Please complete the expression of interest form below or if you’d like to get in touch directly with the team please email [email protected].

Expression of interest form

You can also complete our short survey to share your views.

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100 Days of Listening: The Story So Far

As we reach the halfway point of the 100 Days of Listening, facilitators Thomas, Rachel and Fiona share their thoughts on what's happened and what they've heard so far.
First Minister visits Staf to launch Care Leaver Payment and 100 Days of Listening
100 Days of Listening Survey

There are many ways to take part in the 100 Days of Listening from in person to online meetings in groups or on your own. Alternatively, you can complete our survey to share your views which will help to form a Moving On wish list.
Keeping the Promise: Calling all Moving On Experts

Moving On Strategic Lead, Thomas Carlton shares information on the exciting partnership between Staf and the Promise Scotland as we embark on a Moving On Change Programme, starting with 100 Days of Listening to Moving On experts.

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

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.
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.
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.
Get Involved

Here at Staf we have many ways for people with care experience to get involved.
Financial Support for Care Leavers
Our history

Find out more about Staf's history, and the exciting work we are undertaking today.
Local Elections 2022: Manifesto Round-Up

A look at the five main parties and their manifestos heading into the local elections 2022
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.
Shannon's Box

Created by Shannon when in role as our Youth Facilitator, Shannon's Box is designed to make entering care a little easier for children and young people. Find out more about this project.