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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

900,000 children are in families receiving sickness and disability support through Universal Credit

As the government seeks to save billions through a welfare overhaul, we look at the number of children living in households currently receiving incapacity support through Universal Credit.

How poverty affects parental mental health

Poverty can have devastating effects on the lives of children and families. For parents, the impact on their mental well-being can be severe.

How to start a career in children’s social care

This ‘You Can Care Week’, we’re sharing how you can get started with a career in the children’s social care sector, and the values and skills you’ll need.

“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.

900,000 children are in families receiving sickness and disability support through Universal Credit

As the government seeks to save billions through a welfare overhaul, we look at the number of children living in households currently receiving incapacity support through Universal Credit.

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.