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Local child poverty data shows scale of problem across the UK
Poverty
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.
Young carer, Matthew* shares his experience
Young carers
The recent BBC documentary ‘Joe Swash: Teens in Care’ shone a light on the importance of the care system. Here are four things you need to know about the current care system and the challenges that face it.
Fostering
We look at the effects of poverty and what Action for Children is doing to reduce its effects.
26 June 2024
At Action for Children, we are committed to building children and young people’s emotional resilience to help them overcome challenges.
20 June 2024
Short breaks services provide young people with disabilities the fun and enriching experiences that every child deserves. We want to ensure these children are heard.
19 June 2024
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we're spotlighting our Young Ambassador, Rachel, who grew up in care and is using her voice to help children in the same system.
16 May 2024
Fatima Whitbread discusses her childhood growing up in care
02 January 2024
Our Employability Service aims to provide support to young people who are furthest removed from the employment market. We spoke to 20-year-old Aaron to tell us about his journey from being homeless to working at the Starry Night gala
07 December 2023
With the first change of government in 14 years, we’d like to see Labour act quickly to address the huge challenges facing children and families across the country.
05 July 2024
14-year-old Chan can’t vote in this election. But she has a message for our political parties.
31 May 2024
The next UK general election must be held in the next 14 months. That's why, earlier this year, Action for Children joined with four of the UK's leading children's charities to speak together with one voice.
22 May 2024