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Find out what happened when Larry Lamb met Anne-Marie, an Action for Children Caseworker.

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Spare room?

Although 50% of people in the UK have a spare room, an overwhelming majority wouldn't even consider using this room to foster a young person. Would you?

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Are vulnerable children being overlooked?

We estimate up to 140,000 children referred to social services aren’t getting help because their needs do not meet the current threshold for support. Read our Revolving Door report to find out more.

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Doing what's right, doing what's needed, doing what works

Our 7,000 staff and volunteers work across 600 services in the UK. 

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Worried about a child?

Don't wait to be certain if you think a child might be at risk. 

Acting quickly can make all the difference.

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Our work with young people

We give children and young people the practical and emotional support they need to help them thrive and build the skills they need for adulthood.

 

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Find services near you and how to get involved with Action for Children.

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Fostering & Adoption

Action for Children finds homes for children that need them. More than 600 foster carers have chosen to work with Action for Children and we have a long established record of recruiting adoptive parents.

Are you passionate about making a difference for children and have time and energy to give to a child?

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£3 regular

£3 a month could pay for children to have a healthy nutritious dinner.

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£5 regular

£5 a month could pay for emergency overnight support for a young person living on the street.

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£10 regular

£10 a month could provide a one-to-one play therapy session for a child who has been abused.

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£15 single

£15 could buy plasticine, puppets or art materials to help a child who has been abused express their feelings.

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£25 single

£25 could provide a bath, emergency meals, laundry & emergency medication for a young person living on the streets.

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£50 single

£50 could pay for one-to-one counselling session for a child who has experienced and witnessed domestic violence.

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How to Help

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We campaign for changes that make life better for vulnerable children and young people. Adding your voice to our campaigns helps us make change happen faster.

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Create a legacy of opportunity and hope for future generations across the UK.

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Last year we helped 370,000 babies, children and families in the UK.

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