Who we are Help for families Get involved Parentline Donate Strategic priorities 2018-2023 Safer children, stronger families, resilient communities Home Who we are About Children 1st Strategic priorities Safer children, stronger families, resilient communities What happens to us as children has a big impact on the rest of our life. But today in Scotland thousands of children live with the daily trauma of violence, neglect, sexual abuse, lack of emotional care and/or poverty. Unresolved trauma creates a devastating cycle that spirals through the generations, costing our children, our families and our communities. It doesn’t have to be this way. Together – we can create a new cycle of hope for every child. Resilience – the ability to overcome what life throws at us – starts with relationships. At Children 1st we understand that preventing and providing protection and recovery from child abuse and other traumatic experiences is not a continuum – it is a cycle. By working with and alongside children, their families and partners to strengthen relationships, resolve difficulties, repair harm and realise their rights we can create a new cycle of hope which keeps children safer, families stronger and communities resilient. Reaching every child Our ambition is to reach every child who needs us, wherever they are in Scotland. So, our strategic priorities focus on the four key components of prevention, protection, recovery and resilience. Our goals for 2018-2023 Over the next five years we will increase the number of children and families we reach annually. We will: Prevent abuse, neglect and trauma by offering support, information and advice to families and communities to strengthen relationships and build resilience. Ensure children’s rights are protected in legislation, policy and practice through direct participation and engagement. Develop accessible family wellbeing hubs. Modernise and maximise our resources and partnerships in order to be more agile, responsive and resilient. Read more Click on the cover to read our Strategic Priorities: Share our vision Children 1st 83 Whitehouse Loan Edinburgh EH9 1AT T: 0131 446 2300 F: 0131 446 2339 Registered Scottish charity number: SC 016092 Children 1st | © 2021 Contact details Contact us Where we work Historical records Jobs Publications For supporters Where your money goes What you can expect from us Our Fundraising Guarantee to you Gift Aid your donations Website details Terms and conditions Privacy policy Cookies Accessibility policy Legal statement Sitemap