The Third Sector in Aberdeenshire plays a crucial role in supporting and achieving positive outcomes for children, young people, carers, and families.
CONNECTING SERVICES:
Strengthening links across Aberdeenshire’s children’s services to support more coordinated, responsive, and effective delivery for children, young people, and families.
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Discover more about the Children & Young People’s Service Plan and Third Sector Role and Participation.
The Protection Of Children And Young People Is Everyone’s Job And Everyone’s Responsibility
GIRFEC is everyone’s business. Discover more about Aberdeenshire 5 priorities
Keeping children and young people’s rights at the centre
Workforce multi-agency training available
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OPPORTUNITIES TO COLLABORATE: Working together across services and sectors allows us to share strengths, align resources, and deliver more joined-up support for children, young people and families.
A dedicated time for Third Sector organisations to engage with the Children & Young People’s Services Plan and Child Protection Committee. Click on the logo to register.
LOCAL GIRFEC Groups
Local GIRFE Groups bring together professionals from different services to improve how they work together to support children, young people & families. They focus on multi-agency GIRFEC practice and help identify local priorities & opportunities for joint working.
AVA is Aberdeenshire’s Third Sector Interface – their aim is to support, connect and promote the sector Join AVA Children and Families Network here – AVA Network Registration Form
Become an Aberdeenshire Promise Champions
Contact: Michelle Podlesney
Become an Aberdeenshire Youth Rights Ambassador
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COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY:
Keep your organisation informed on GIRFEC and Child Protection developments in Aberdeenshire by regularly visiting the dedicated information pages.
Aberdeenshire Newsletters: https://www.girfec-aberdeenshire.org/about-girfec/newsletters/
Training Events and Opportunities: https://www.girfec-aberdeenshire.org/events/