Search
Find our services near you
Find services and support in your area and online. We're here when you need us, in the way that best works for you
Response to Chancellor's Spending Review
Poverty-producing policies and the pandemic mean a new wave of families have been thrown into financial uncertainty
Fostering in Northern Ireland
We’re looking for warm, caring people who want to make a difference to a child’s life in Northern Ireland
What is Secret Santa & why is it important?
Our Secret Santa Christmas appeal is back. Discover how you could help a vulnerable child feel the magic of Christmas.
All worked out? The limits of work as a route out of poverty and hardship
Our latest report reveals that work does not necessarily provide a route out of poverty and hardship for many families
Fostering babies and their parents: Ann and Paul's story
The demand for parent and child fostering assessments is on the rise. Ann is a foster carer and tells us why it's a great thing to do
Give a meaningful charity Christmas gift: Sam’s story
Sam is a 10-year-old young carer for his mum and brothers. His story shows the difference your charity Christmas gift could make.
Action for Children responds to the Arthur Labinjo-Hughes case
"With families hidden from view under lockdown many children at risk didn’t have the usual eyes and ears looking and listening out for them."
Over 150 homeless youngsters helped as Dorset service marks a decade
Staff, volunteers and young people supported by Action for Children’s Dorset Nightstop joined the Mayor of Dorchester at Poundbury Business Centre on Monday evening (9 September) to mark the project’s 10th anniversary
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?
Seven ways to make your online fundraising page stand out and increase donations
Taking part in a challenge for Action for Children? Here are some easy ways to make your fundraising page stand out and boost your fundraising
Frontline workers warn families fear 'going under'
Vulnerable families across the UK fear they won’t be able to stay afloat during the coronavirus crisis, a new investigation by Action for Children reveals
Charities warn of devastating impact of coronavirus
Charities are concerned about how overstretched services will cope after the coronavirus crisis
Fostering in London and the South East
We’re looking for people who can give children a safe and happy home in London and the South East
Cutting benefits now would cause immense harm to children
The Government may break its promise to increase benefits by inflation
Young carers feel responsible for giving their family a good Christmas
The UK-wide poll of young carers under 18 found 21% is looking after a loved for 11 hours or more a day over the Christmas break
