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Our goal is simple. We want to make a difference.
We are totally committed to making positive and lasting improvements in the wellbeing of Scotland's children living in and on the edges of care. Ours is a truly collaborative agenda; we work alongside partners, professionals and systems with responsibility for nurturing our vulnerable children and families.
Together, we work to understand the issues, build on existing strengths, introduce best possible practice and develop solutions. What's more, to achieve effective, enduring and positive change across the board, we take an innovative, evidence-based improvement approach across complex systems.
Our media releases
Get Write In!
28 March 2017
A creative writing competition for all school-aged children who are looked after or have care experience.
Named person announcement in Scottish Parliament – CELCIS responds
08 March 2017
The Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, made a statement in Parliament regarding the Named Person Service and the legal challen…
CELCIS responds Child Protection Systems Review report accepted by Government
02 March 2017
The Scottish Minister for Childcare and Early Years, Mark McDonald gave a statement to Parliament in response to recommendation…
Scottish Government’s Review of Scotland’s Care System Chair announced - CELCIS responds
16 February 2017
Scottish Government announces Fiona Duncan, CEO of Lloyd TSB Foundation, as Chair of Independent Review of Scotland's Care Syste…
CELCIS reaction to The Fostering Network report on state of UK fostering system
31 January 2017
Following a survey of 2,500 foster carers, the Fostering Network has warned that the UK’s fostering system is under ‘unsustainab…
New report compares child care systems globally
19 January 2017
New report examines the circumstances of children and families in relation to the care systems across Asia, African and Latin Am…
CELCIS response to mentoring of Glasgow’s young people
18 January 2017
CELCIS responds to new initiative involving 10% of Glasgow City Council workforce mentoring young people.
‘When Santa got stuck up the chimney’ – song inspires winning Christmas card
21 December 2016
CELCIS has announced the winner of this year’s Christmas card competition.
North east double triumph at Herald Society Awards
03 November 2016
Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire City Council and CELCIS win the Herald Society Young People’s Project of the Year Award for…
New review to get it right for every looked after child
28 October 2016
First Minister confirms her commitment to an independent review of the care system to ensure Getting it Right for Looked After E…