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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

In their words: Young carer shares their story

Young carer, Matthew* shares his experience

Young carers

Four things you need to know about the UK care system

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

Love Island winner’s speak about the UK care system with one of our Young Ambassadors

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.

“The future is good”: helping care experienced young people get the support they need

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.

On your marks, get set... meet our 2024 London Marathon runners

This weekend, runners from around the world will be travelling to take on the London Marathon. Ahead of the event, we're spotlighting just a couple of our wonderful runners taking on the 2024 London Marathon.

“I didn’t always grow up in a happy home, but all children should”

Fatima Whitbread discusses her childhood growing up in care

Highlighting our Employability Service: Aaron’s Story

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

“Finally, we won’t miss out on the magic of Christmas”: Nathan’s story

Action for Children gave Nathan the Christmas all children deserve

How teachers go above and beyond to keep children learning

Our latest research shows that teachers are stepping in where other services for children are overburdened.

‘Stable Homes, Built on Love’: one year on

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.

Why children must be at the heart of the next Government

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.