The Scottish Government aims to give every child and young person the best possible start in life. It works to provide support for children, families and carers - especially those in difficult circumstances - and will act to ensure that our most vunerable children have the protection they deserve.
Details of the child protection reform programme and
implementation of the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act
2003
Support for adoptive parents and foster carers to ensure the success of placements and the welfare of the children involved
Details of the support available to survivors of abuse
Aims to support families with very young children to ensure they have the best possible start in life
Information on residential childcare in Scotland