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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
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.
10 May 2024
Love Island winners, Kai and Sanam, spoke to our Young Ambassador, Rachel, about being a child in care and her thoughts on the UK care system.
09 May 2024
Like many children in care, Angharad's childhood had a huge impact on her mental health. But with support from Action for Children, she’s building a safer and happier future.
26 April 2024
We're spotlighting our Young Ambassador, Rachel, who grew up in care and is using her voice to help children in the same system.
14 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
Our latest research shows that teachers are stepping in where other services for children are overburdened.
25 April 2024
Today marks one year since the government published their strategy to improve children’s social care in England. We look at what has been done so far, and what more needs to happen to improve children's social care.
02 February 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.
23 November 2023