Dumfries and Galloway Children's Services Plan 2024-2026

The Children's Services Plan sets out our vision and commitment to improving the lives of children, young people and their families in Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway Council and partner agencies are committed to Getting it Right for Every Child. This means that all services that work with children, young people and their families should work together to put children, young people and their families at the centre of everything they do.

The Chief Officers of the Council, NHS and Police in Dumfries and Galloway have a vision for children, young people and their families: "All children and young people in Dumfries and Galloway will be treated with kindness, love and respect, and given the right support at the right time to enable them to reach their full potential."

In our 2023-26 Plan, we will prioritise:

early intervention - by identifying needs and providing support at the earliest opportunity.
improving outcomes for children and young people most in need of support.
meaningful engagement with, and involvement of children and young people.

We will: