Born in 1946 and brought up in Cupar, Fife, I was educated at the local school - 
Banff & Buchan MSP Stewart Stevenson has echoed the Scottish Government’s call for more adults to volunteer for Children’s Panels and help turn around the lives of vulnerable kids.
By giving children in difficult situations a voice, Children’s Panels help to provide a positive change in direction and allow children to fulfil their potential.
Commenting, Mr Stevenson said:
“Children’s Panels can make a massive difference in the lives of local children who have been neglected, abused, or broken the law.
“By providing a support framework for these kids, the volunteers that make up Children’s Panels can have an incalculable role in helping them through the difficult situations in which they find themselves. Those volunteers who are already involved in Children’s Panels are doing a fantastic job, but we need more people to step up if every child in Banff & Buchan that finds themselves in difficulty is going to receive the support they need.
“You don’t need any special qualifications; you just need to be over 18 and able to spare some time to help make a difference to children’s lives. Just call 0845 601 2770 or text Panel3 to 61611 or go to www.infoscotland.com/childrenspanel."
Karen Adam is now the MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast
