A new report warns of the stark reality of life for families where drinking has reached hazardous levels and is calling for a series of wide ranging reforms to tackle the problem. The report, by charity 4Children, demands better support and information for families.
The Scottish Parliament's Education and Culture Committee is to conduct an examination of the decisions made about when or if a child should be removed from the family home.
The NSPCC is warning that a sharp increase in reports of neglect cases will place additional pressure on already stretched children's services.
A child comes into care and needs a foster family every six hours across Scotland, the Fostering Network has revealed.
The Fostering Network has issued a warning to the Scottish Government that foster children in Scotland are being let down by a lack of proper financial support.
