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Support for Children and Families

Children and familiesThe 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.

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Child protection

Details of the child protection reform programme and implementation of the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003

Adoption and fostering

Support for adoptive parents and foster carers to ensure the success of placements and the welfare of the children involved

Historical abuse in residential settings

Details of the support available to survivors of abuse

Sure Start Scotland

Aims to support families with very young children to ensure they have the best possible start in life

Residential care

Information on residential childcare in Scotland

Page updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2009