Despite warnings that the Scottish Government's 'The Promise' is not being kept, SNP minister Natalie Don-Innes insists progress is being made. The Promise, launched in 2020, aims to ensure children in care grow up loved, safe and respected. Don-Innes highlights recent legislation and investment in family support services, while acknowledging there's still work to be done. A report by the Promise's oversight board warns of systemic barriers and delays in fulfilling the pledge, urging for more action and a focus on what matters most for care-experienced young people.
The Scottish Government is "delivering for young people in care" an SNP minister has insisted amid warnings the Promise is not being kept.
It comes as a group of experts today warned the fulfilment of the Promise had been delayed due to a mix of unexpected events and “systemic barriers”. Speaking before the report's publication, Don-Innes said: "I would say we've certainly delivered for young people in care. I would note we're not at that 2030 milestone. We are five years through. This is an important time to look back at the progress made. But I know we still have work to do. That will be our focus going forward over the next five years."
She continued: "I think there has been huge progress. I'm out speaking with young people. On one of my recent visits to Young Scot, speaking to three people, now over 18, they said they could see so many of the things we've brought in, they would have helped them when they were growing up.Nicola Sturgeon last year warned "vested interests" were delaying the Promise from being delivered.
Asked if Nicola Sturgeon was wrong, Don-Innes added: "What I would say is, we are due to keep the Promise by 2030 and we're on track."
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