We work to help support the transformation of how Scotland cares — ensuring that its children and young people grow up loved, safe and respected so that they realise their full potential, and that care experienced adults and families have the support they need to thrive.
Our work
Supporting you
We support people and organisations to keep the promise through:
- Collaborating and networking.
- Supporting local areas to work together.
- Designing ways to overcome barriers.
- Understanding data and information.
Supporting Plan 24-30
Our role is to support those working to keep the promise to be able to use Plan 24-30 – Scotland’s plan to keep the promise – in planning, delivering and monitoring work. Our role in this area includes work on:
Policy Work
We work towards necessary changes in Scotland’s law and policy around the promise, in areas including:
What’s been done
We help you to know about what has already been done to keep the promise— and to learn about what has worked, and what has been challenging for others.
What are Plan 24-30, its Route Maps, and the Promise Story of Progress?
The Promise Scotland has released an explainer video on Plan 24-30, which shows how the Plan’s two linked parts work together.
Newsletter
We send out an online newsletter which highlights:
- The latest news from The Promise Scotland
- The Promise Scotland’s work as it supports efforts to keep the promise
- Stories of change taking place across Scotland as work to keep the promise takes place.
Latest events
We hold a range of events and learning opportunities for those working to keep the promise.
Latest news
Explainer video: Plan 24-30, its route maps, and The Promise Story of Progress
1 April 2026
Scottish Election 2026 Blogs - Children First
31 March 2026