From before they are born until they are into their twenties, we help disadvantaged children across the UK.
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We support families by providing expert advice, support and parenting programmes.
Every year, we help thousands of children end months, sometimes years of uncertainty with our life-changing fostering or adoption services.
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Our young people tell us about their experiences.
Listen to Shellie recalling the help she received from Action for Children Scotland.
“I had no one to talk to. I tried to end it all.”
Before Nicola received support from Action for Children her life was chaotic.
Up until the age of 7, Rebecca had a normal childhood, but then her younger sister died.
"After my family broke down, I slowly feel like I have my life back on track thanks to Action for Children."
When Lewis' Mum passed away life was turned upside down for him and his siblings.
Harry had reached a low point in his life and was struggling when he was referred to our Targeted Youth Support service.
At the age of 15 substance abuse ruined Leanne's relationship with her Mum and almost left her homeless.
Arainn spent his childhood feeling he didn't fit anywhere and that no one cared. He became homeless at 21.
When Amy's parents went through a difficult break-up she would do everything she could to avoid being at home.
Conor was struggling to juggle school and taking care of his mum, who has Bipolar Disorder
Derek has Asperger’s syndrome and found it difficult to interact with other people.
When his home life became dangerous, Sean made himself homeless.
Diana was a student living in a women’s refuge when she got into financial difficulty and was struggling to cope
“From the age of 15 my life was all over the place - I was in the middle of doing my GCSE’s, I was using drugs and under
Niamh, 13, is supported by her local Young Carers service. Here, she describes a typical day looking after her mum.
Scott really enjoys his job - helping young people into employment, but just 11 months ago his life was very different.
OJ is a young carer who spent 10 years visiting Southwark Young Carers, an Action for Children service in London.
Catrin, 16, tells her story about how she balances the responsibility of caring with being a teenager and student.
Katie, 15, has been a young carer for her dad since she was a small girl.
Niall, ten, helps look after his siblings who all have complex disabilities.
At 19, Craig Barrowan was on course to serving time in prison - now he's is cooking up a bright future.
Angela was self-harming before being referred to Action for Children.
Growing up in a home filled with violence, Charlie couldn't speak to anyone.
No one was listening, so at the age of eleven, Brad stopped talking.
Jack may be on the brink of a football career, but life growing up wasn’t always so easy.
Your support will help us make life better for the UK's most vulnerable children and young people.
