What are the Route Maps?
The route maps are national level plans that build on existing work and progress, that are developed in collaboration with those responsible for leading and implementing change. Taken together, the 25 make up Scotland's shared planning framework to keep the promise by 2030.
In December 2025 all route maps were updated, and this website was redesigned to respond to feedback from those using it. Work was undertaken to translate all of the promise's calls to action into clear, measurable outcomes with timebound milestones. The route maps now show, for as many years as possible:
- What must be delivered for the promise to be kept,
- Who is responsible for doing it,
- When it must be done, and
- How route maps depend on each other for progress.
Work to continue to develop the route maps will continue as progress is made.
Voice Route Maps
The route maps under voice are about ensuring the voices of the care community are prioritised. Voice underpins the entirety of Plan 24-30 and is essential to the promise being kept.
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Family Route Maps
The route maps under this foundation are about supporting families to stay together wherever it is safe to do so.
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Care Route Maps
The route maps under this foundation are about ensuring that children and families experiences of the ‘care system’ are positive and supportive.
- Advocacy and legal advice
- Decision making
- Moving on and lifelong support
- Relationships
- Stability
- Where children live
People Route Maps
The route maps under this foundation are about supporting the workforce and the system around them.
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Scaffolding Route Maps
The route maps under this foundation are about the ways the ‘care system’ relates to, and is dependent on, other systems and structures.
- Data and information
- Education
- Governance
- Health
- Justice
- Legislation
- Money and commissioning
- Rights and restraint
- Scrutiny and inspection