The next webinar for our series on AI and Children’s Social Care, on Wednesday (27 May), will focus on child protection risks and harms posed by AI. Register for your free place today: buff.ly/JOkC0fV

How are practitioners in East Lothian and Glasgow strengthening whole family support? Join our webinar to find out how collaborative practice and shared leadership are improving outcomes for children, young people and families in Scotland: buff.ly/NPNyB2i

ICYMI: In our second guest blog post for Foster Care Fortnight, foster carer Ang shares her fostering journey, what she’s learned along the way, and the skills required to provide a loving and safe home for children and young people to flourish. #FCF26: buff.ly/Qhs7joq

What legal processes and procedures can get in the way of providing the best support for children, young people and their families in Scotland? A new review is looking to find out. Take this short survey today: buff.ly/RBHTjnQ

The recording of our recent webinar which explored what we need to know about children's and young people's use of AI companions and chatbots and their mental health and wellbeing, is now available: buff.ly/FgUkFIY

ICYMI: In this guest blog post for Foster Care Fortnight, Hope Lynch-Gerrard of The Fostering Network in Scotland shares her reflections on the changes new legislation can make for foster carers who provide nurturing and loving homes for children and young people: buff.ly/d7ux5Iv #FCF26

The next webinar for our series on AI and Children’s Social Care will focus on child protection risks and harms posed by AI. Register for your free place today: buff.ly/JOkC0fV

What legal processes and procedures can get in the way of providing the best support for children, young people and their families in Scotland? A national review is looking to find out. Take this short survey today: buff.ly/ZM05ufo

How are practitioners in East Lothian and Glasgow strengthening whole family support? Join our webinar to find out how collaborative practice and shared leadership are improving outcomes for children, young people and families in Scotland: buff.ly/NPNyB2i

The recording of our recent webinar which explored what we need to know about children's and young people's use of AI companions and chatbots and their mental health and wellbeing, is now available: buff.ly/FgUkFIY

Working in or researching residential child care? Stay up-to-date with local and global issues in research and practice with the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care - new issue online now: buff.ly/kcm4wSq #SJRCC

Chereece, a care-experienced young person we work with, shares her experience of being moved into illegal, unregistered children’s homes. Her story is yet another reminder: the care system is failing, and it's children and young people paying the price. Read the full article: https://bbc.in/4dEEHPi

How are practitioners in East Lothian and Glasgow strengthening whole family support? Join our webinar to find out how collaborative practice and shared leadership are improving outcomes for children, young people and families in Scotland: buff.ly/NPNyB2i

The next webinar for our series on AI and Children’s Social Care will focus on child protection risks and harms posed by AI. Register for your free place today: buff.ly/JOkC0fV

ICYMI: In our second guest blog post for Foster Care Fortnight, foster carer Ang shares her fostering journey, what she’s learned along the way, and the skills required to provide a loving and safe home for children and young people to flourish. #FCF26: buff.ly/Qhs7joq

📢Today we’re launching a report from A Better Start that highlights how parents can be active partners with agency over their own mental health & wellbeing, and how holistic, family-centred, community-based approaches can better support them & improve outcomes for young children buff.ly/exRRpGa

The latest issue of the open access Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care covers topical issues in residential child care, research, policy and practice. Read the new issue online now: buff.ly/kcm4wSq #SJRCC

Have you heard the term ‘UNCRC’ and wonder what it all means for your children and your family? Join us alongside @together-sacr.bsky.social on Wed 3 June where we will help demystify children’s rights and build your confidence in talking about them Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/a-parents-...

Just one month left to apply for the Unite Foundation Accommodation Scholarship! If you’re care-experienced or estranged, there’s still time to get your application in, but don’t wait until the last minute! Apply today at: unitefoundation.org.uk/scholarship

Happening this week 👇 Join our webinar to hear how co-designed employment pathways are supporting single parents into long-term, well-paid jobs. #InclusiveEmployment #Webinar 📅 21 May 2026 | 10am–11am 🎟️ Book your place today bit.ly/3PBehpJ

Autistic parents and their children often experience social care systems as complex. Explore a new Practice Guide that outlines a neuroinclusive practice approach to working with families, rooted in the values of the neurodiversity paradigm and social justice approaches. https://ow.ly/YixY50Z1vU1

Last chance to apply for three exciting opportunities to our team! We’re recruiting for: • Project Worker - West Lothian • Team Leader - Fife • Business Support & Facilities Lead If you’re passionate about making a difference then we’d love to hear from you. Find out more on our careers page👇

The NEW issue of the open access Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care highlights national, local, and international experiences, challenges, and opportunities for people working in residential child care and the young people they care for. Read it online now: buff.ly/kcm4wSq #SJRCC

Our member Pilton Youth & Children’s Project is recruiting for a Futures Lead Development Worker to support their new & innovative 3 year programme - North Edinburgh Futures Read more here ➡️ www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...

In our second guest blog post for Foster Care Fortnight, foster carer Ang shares her fostering journey, what she’s learned along the way, and the skills required to provide a loving and safe home for children and young people to flourish. #FCF26: buff.ly/Qhs7joq

The recording of our recent webinar which explored what we need to know about children's and young people's use of AI companions and chatbots and their mental health and wellbeing, is now available: buff.ly/FgUkFIY

Josh is 17 and has lived in his residential home for the past 18 months - he is being encouraged to move into a flat once he completes college, but doesn't feel ready. Recognise this story? Find out more in these information materials: buff.ly/lqA6mF1 #residentialcare

Going to @childreninscotland.bsky.social's Conference? Our event 'Emotions and the Brain: teen takeover edition' (Thu, 28 May, Day Two, 11:40am) focuses on our resource exploring practical strategies for managing conflict & co-presented by young people. childreninscotland.org.uk/conference/w...

Join our free webinar in June to hear about the impact of AI in the advice sector. Book your place: tinyurl.com/37d7kb47

The next webinar for our series on AI and Children’s Social Care will focus on child protection risks and harms posed by AI. Register for your free place today: buff.ly/JOkC0fV

How are practitioners in East Lothian and Glasgow strengthening whole family support? Join our webinar to find out how collaborative practice and shared leadership are improving outcomes for children, young people and families in Scotland: buff.ly/NPNyB2i

REMINDER: Join our free webinar this Wednesday to learn what being a Trustee involves and whether it could be right for you. We are currently recruiting two young Trustees to join our Board, so this is a great opportunity to find out more. Find Out More at: unitefoundation.org.uk/youngtrustee

Supervision and home visits are central to social work with children and families, yet the interaction between them is rarely considered. Listen now for free: shows.acast.com/lets-talk-so...

“…they know that you’re still here, if ever there’s somebody that they want to talk to.” Week 2 of Foster Care Fortnight: today we share this clip of foster carers Carol and Norman, after being reconnected with a young person, through Lifelong Links. #FCF26 #FosterCareFortnight2026 #LifelongLinks

In this guest blog post for Foster Care Fortnight, Hope Lynch-Gerrard of The Fostering Network in Scotland shares her reflections on the changes new legislation can make for foster carers who provide nurturing and loving homes for children and young people: buff.ly/d7ux5Iv #FCF26

People working directly with children and families see first-hand how the law and legal processes around children’s care and protection in Scotland supports practice and where it makes things more difficult. A national survey is seeking your experiences: buff.ly/ZM05ufo

The next webinar for our series on AI and Children’s Social Care will focus on child protection risks and harms posed by AI. Register for your free place today: buff.ly/JOkC0fV

Join us for this free webinar to learn how practitioners working across children's services in East Lothian and Glasgow are using collaborative practice and shared leadership to strengthen whole family support and improve outcomes for children, young people and families in Scotland: buff.ly/NPNyB2i

The Social Work Professional Support Service is free for all social workers and social work students in Scotland. See more: buff.ly/R8rzs6i #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

The next webinar for our series on AI and Children’s Social Care will focus on child protection risks and harms posed by AI. Register for your free place today: buff.ly/JOkC0fV

In this guest blog post for Foster Care Fortnight, Hope Lynch-Gerrard of The Fostering Network in Scotland shares her reflections on the changes new legislation can make for foster carers who provide nurturing and loving homes for children and young people: buff.ly/d7ux5Iv #FCF26

Learning cannot happen without addressing unmet basic needs like food, clothing, and mental health. 👏👏👏 Excellent report for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek from @cpagscotland.bsky.social @youngscot.bsky.social @celcis.org @youthlinkscot.bsky.social

What did teachers say during recent research examining school exclusion and antisocial behaviour? Find out by listening to the latest episode of Creative Conversations with CYCJ, available wherever you get your podcasts. 📻️

How are practitioners in East Lothian and Glasgow strengthening whole family support? Join our webinar to find out how collaborative practice and shared leadership are improving outcomes for children, young people and families in Scotland: buff.ly/NPNyB2i

NEW 📢 #FosterCare Practice Guide 📄 The best available evidence provided as actionable key principles & recommendations, alongside information on interventions to strengthen foster carers’ wellbeing, confidence and skills: foundations.org.uk/toolkit/prac... #FCF26

What legal processes and procedures can get in the way of providing the best support for children, young people and their families in Scotland? A national review is looking to find out. Take this short survey today: buff.ly/ZM05ufo

📢 What's next for cash first in Scotland? And how can the new Scottish Government make more progress in ending the need for charitable food aid forever? Join Trussell & @ifanuk.bsky.social on 22nd June to discuss the next steps. Sign up here: bit.ly/CashFirst26

Too many children and young people are carrying their worries alone this #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. With BBC Children in Need, we’re sharing practical tools that help young people open up. Starting a conversation can change everything: https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/mental-health-hub/

Check out this blog from Participation Advisor Dr Haley Sneed who shares insights from across group work with around 150 secondary school children. 👇 buff.ly/hUu08dJ #Education #SchoolExclusion #RaisingYouthJustice

The Social Work Professional Support Service is free for all social workers and social work students in Scotland. See more: buff.ly/R8rzs6i #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek