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How we support children with disabilities
Outside of local authorities, Action for Children is England’s biggest provider of disability services for children and young people. We spoke to the manager of West Hyde Short Breaks service to tell us more.
Fostering in the South West
We’re looking for people who can give children a safe and happy home in the South West of England
The Vines
We provide residential overnight Short Break services in Buckinghamshire.
Merryfields
Overnight short breaks offering fun, positive peer relationships and independence skills
Perks and benefits
Find out more about our perks and benefits
Fostering children with disabilities
Fostering a child with disabilities can bring you new skills and insights
Eilean Siar Hillcrest House
Residential support services for looked after children and young people in Stornoway, Scotland.
Stoke Aiming High
Providing short break services and one-to-one support for young people and children with disabilities in Stoke-on-Trent.
Fostering FAQs
Financial questions? Care related questions? Can I foster? What's it like to foster? Get the answers from Action for Children Fostering.
Our work in Scotland
With more than 85 services across Scotland, we’re at the heart of local communities
Our work in Wales
We have been supporting and campaigning for children, young people and their families in Wales since 1911
Chestnut Lodge
We offer a wonderful short breaks children's home where disabled children a young people aged 8-18 can come and stay and have fun while their families have a break
Young carers urged to capture their lives on camera
Action for Children and the Royal Photographic Society launch photography project challenging young carers to get creative and show what’s important in their lives
Learn about the experience of children in care
There are a record number of children in the care system – around 100,000 across the UK. Find out more about why a child may be in care.
Action for Children staff attend the 2024 Royal Garden Party
This year, Raj and Amarjit from Birmingham Children's Community Centre were invited to attend the 2024 Royal Garden Party. Read about their day at Buckingham Palace and the amazing work that led them there.
Speak to your local team
Find your regional service details.
Young Carers Aloud choir at Royal Carols: Together at Christmas
Action for Children’s Young Carers Aloud choir delighted guests at Royal Carols: Together at Christmas hosted by the charity’s patron, The Princess of Wales.
Action for Children appoints National Director for Scotland
Action for Children has today announced Fiona Steel as its new National Director for Scotland.
My drive to improve care standards remains the same throughout my career
Kate Isham, our Operational Director within residential care, shares her career journey and the opportunities she's had along the way.
Gratitude Week
Thank you - your support allowed us to help over 687,000 children last year