As an executive agency of the Scottish Government and under Part 9 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, we’re a corporate parent.

What does this mean?

As a corporate parent, we’ve obligations and responsibilities towards children and young people with care experience. However, we also want to make sure that wherever possible we extend our responsibilities to everyone who has a care experienced background. Our Corporate Parenting Plan sets out how we intend to meet our responsibilities.

Putting Down Roots: Corporate Parenting Plan 2020 to 2023 (PDF)

The plan sets out our commitment to provide regular updates on progress. Read our latest review on our progress so far below. 

Corporate Parenting Progress Review - October 2022 (PDF)

You can learn more about what being a corporate parent means on the Who Cares? Scotland website. Who Cares? Scotland is a charity that supports people with care experience across Scotland.

Get in touch

Want to know more or get involved? Email our Corporate Services team: corporate@forestryandland.gov.scot.