News & stories

Child homelessness is at a record high in Scotland: Here’s how you can help

As of March 2023, youth homelessness was recorded to be at an all-time high in Scotland. Learn more about how we help alleviate the crisis, and how you can too.

Poverty

Young carers: who are they and why do they need support?

Young carers take on a lot of adult responsibilities. In this blog post, we look at what it means to be a young carer. How does this shape their childhood? What impact does it have and how can you help?

Young carers

Four things you need to know about the UK care system

With the number of children going into care rising, we’re sharing four things you should know about the UK care system.

Fostering

The Blues Programme: how we're making a difference in youth mental health

Mental health is becoming a bigger worry for more and more children and young people, find out what Action for Children is doing to help though The Blues Programme.

Going back to school? How to help your child deal with difficult emotions

Going back to school? How to help your child deal with difficult emotions

Top tips for pacing your next 10k

Hit your 10k goals with our top tips for pacing a 10k race.

“Finally, we won’t miss out on the magic of Christmas”: Nathan’s story

Action for Children gave Nathan the Christmas all children deserve

“I didn’t always grow up in a happy home, but all children should”

Fatima Whitbread discusses her childhood growing up in care

Your charity gift could make a difference: Jess’ story

Jess is a young carer supported by Action for Children. Her story shows the difference your charity Christmas gift could make.

Will the government’s social care reform give children the loving homes they deserve?

Today, the government announced ‘the biggest overhaul in a generation’ to children’s social care in England. But what does it mean for children in care?

Does Labour's first budget do enough for families in hardship?

The Labour Government have announced their Autumn Budget. But what does it mean for families on low-income, facing barriers to employment, and the rising issue of child poverty.

Ten policies for the new child poverty strategy

At Action for Children, we see first-hand the impact that growing up in poverty has on children. Our ten policies outline what we want to see from the Government's new child poverty strategy.