Impact report 2012
Action for Children is committed to achieving
and demonstrating the difference we make to the vulnerable children
and young people that we serve. Our Impact Report 2012 sets out the
impact that Action for Children services across the UK have had on
children and young people's outcomes over the past year. Most
importantly, they demonstrate that we really are there for as long
as it takes.
We focus on four key areas that improve children and young
people's lives: safety, health, relationships and achievement. We
also evidence the cost-effectiveness of our services and highlight
our innovative approach that is delivered alongside evidence-based
programmes.
Key findings for 2011-12 include:
- 95% of our children's centres were rated 'good' or
'outstanding' on their safeguarding of children
- Our intensive family support services reduced
anti-social behaviours and helped children and young
people to avoid contact with the criminal justice
system. We were also able to prevent young people from
entering care and remain safely in their communities through the
involvement of these services
- 70% of children and young people involved with our services
improved their ability to maintain or form a supportive
relationship with significant other(s)
- Many of our Social Return on Investment studies show that by
investing £1 million in intensive family support, a saving
of £9.2 million can be achieved on later expenditure
Read about the difference we've made and see the evidence
that demonstrates our impact on the children and young people we
support.