Scottish Child Payment is one of the 5 family payments you may be able to get from Social Security Scotland, along with Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods Development of new childcare offers The Scottish Government’s first priority is eradicating child poverty, and in the context of a cost of living crisis in recent years we recognise that access to childcare remains a key concern for many families across Scotland. That is why, on 22 May 2024, the First Minister announced new investment of £16 million over two years within six Early Adopter Community (EAC) projects to tackle poverty and help families give their children the best start in life by expanding access to childcare services.