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

Fatima Whitbread discusses her childhood growing up in care, the positive influences in her life and why she supports Action for Children

05 August 2022
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A week in the life of a Young Person's Practitioner

How do they get young people talking about mental health?

19 July 2022
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Baby steps and beyond: The experience of motherhood

How has motherhood shaped these women?

13 July 2022
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Where is child poverty increasing in the UK?

Local child poverty data shows scale of problem across the UK

12 July 2022
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Representation matters

Are LGBTQ+ young people seeing themselves represented in the media?

24 June 2022
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How we’re helping transgender young people celebrate their identity

Two groups are paving the way for brighter futures for trans young people

14 June 2022
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Levelling up for 0-5s: the potential of baby and toddler groups

How can the government’s family hubs policy improve learning outcomes?

09 June 2022
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My life as a young carer

Kirsty, 17, lets us take a peek into a week in her life as a young carer

08 June 2022
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How can we make the Care Review's Family Help teams work?

The Care Review promises a radical reset. So, what’s next?

31 May 2022
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Volunteering with children and young people: Your questions answered

Interested in volunteering with children? Want to make a difference in the lives of young people? Find out what you need to do to get started

26 May 2022
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The Blues Programme is making a difference in youth mental health

As we see mental health become a bigger worry for more and more children and young people, find out what Action for Children is doing to help

11 May 2022
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Want to help vulnerable children? Boycott your Bed!

We’re challenging you to raise money by giving up your bed for one night

02 May 2022
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From short breaks to Britain's Got Talent: Helping Carmela shine

Growing up, Carmela loved her time attending an Action for Children short breaks service in Northampton. Now, this inspiring young woman is volunteering at the service that helped her so much and shining on the Britain's Got Talent stage

22 April 2022
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Early years, family hubs and levelling up

We react to the government's recent plans for family hubs and early years

19 April 2022
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Supporting child refugees: Helping Sheraf shine

Imagine being forced to leave home and everything familiar while just a child. For unaccompanied child migrants like Sheraf, an Action for Children Independent Visitor like Mark can be a lifeline

12 April 2022
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There's no place like home: Helping Rhys shine

Rhys was 10 years old when he went into care. Since joining Action for Children, he has been experiencing the childhood he deserves

30 March 2022
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Your chance to help children’s stars shine

Find out how can help Action for Children unlock the potential in every child by joining our new campaign: Star in Every Child

25 March 2022
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What is the cost of living crisis?

The UK is facing a perfect storm of increasing prices, soaring bills and tax rises. We explain the likely impact and what can be done to protect the most vulnerable families

22 March 2022
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Young carers: who are they and why do they need support?

One in three young carers say their caring role makes them feel stressed. We make sure no one has to cope alone

03 March 2022
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These volunteers are making a difference in the lives of homeless youth

Heather and Kelvin volunteer as part of Action for Children’s work tackling youth homelessness. In a few short days, they make a huge difference to the lives of homeless young people

01 March 2022