Children and young people who are looked after away from home face real challenges as they grow up. They have often experienced abuse, neglect and the impact of poverty on their families and are amongst the most vulnerable children in Scotland.
Children and young people in these situations can overcome substantial obstacles and achieve their potential if they have the right support and access to opportunities. Scottish society will reap the benefits if it invests in young people who are looked after away from home. Providing good services which can help to do this requires commitment, an adequate level of resources and a skilled workforce.
We want to do the best we possibly can for children and young people. We need to do that hand in hand with government. This manifesto calls on the Scottish Executive and politicians to help us by providing the national and local leadership for children and young people who are looked after away from home. There is no time to lose.