Action for Children

We’re proud to introduce Chan, one of our incredible Young Ambassadors. In recognition of Care Day, Chan has shared her story, explaining why she’s committed to giving a voice to other care-experienced young people, who may feel unheard. Read about Chan’s experiences, her time in care, and the significance of her role with Action for Children: https://bit.ly/4364Hj6 #CareExperienced #SupportMatters #CareDay

We are delighted to be announced as one of the new partners of William Blair 🥳 Thank you so much for your wonderful support! Together we can ensure more children and young people have safe and happy childhoods, and the foundations they need to thrive ❤️

If you're new here, let us introduce ourselves 👉 Action for Children is driven by love. We take action so children don’t miss out on a safe and happy childhood. And we have done for more than 150 years. We have thousands of people working on the ground, giving children and young people the protection and practical help they urgently need. And we campaign tirelessly for lasting change. Whether you're here to volunteer with us or take on a sport challenge, you can help us take action for children in so many ways: https://bit.ly/41jw2wW #ActionForChildren

Meet inspirational Lauren 👋 She was only four years old when her parents began to foster for the first time. Now in her 20s, with a young family of her own and working as a lecturer at her local college, Lauren still supports the children that her mum currently fosters ❤️ “Fostering has had a positive impact on me. I’ve gained a lot of experience and know how to talk to different people. It’s also made me brave and as an adult, I am now more confident with dealing and understanding different behaviours in the classroom when I’m at work.” Lauren is a wonderful example of how growing up within a fostering household can develop you as a person and give you valuable skills for life: “My advice to anyone thinking of fostering with birth children at home would be to consider how you feel it will impact your children. Let them be part of the decision to help you decide on whether you foster. As a birth child from a fostering household, I can say fostering does give you the skills you benefit from in later life". If you are interested in fostering, or know someone who is, you can find out more about the process here: https://bit.ly/3EDezXt #Fostering #YouCanCareWeek

We're celebrating a very special corporate partner this weekend ❤️ As our partnership with Starling Bank enters its third year, we're looking back on their incredible achievements so far... ✅ Starling Bank has now supported over 50,000 children, young people and families. Far beyond the target of 27,000 📰 They've produced 12 Parent Talk advice articles 🌟 They've fundraised, volunteered with us and donated their staff rewards in support of Action for Children Starling Bank even sponsor an expert Parenting Coach, a vital lifeline to so many families: “There needs to be more support available for families like us. Without Parent Talk, I would have been completely lost.” - Parent Talk service user. To our friends at Starling Bank, we couldn't be more grateful for your support. And we can't wait to see what another year of working together achieves 👏

The theme for this year’s LGBT History Month is Activism & Social Change, which highlights the importance of standing up for LGBTQ+ rights and mental health support 🏳️🌈 Sadly, young people in this community are twice as likely to experience poor mental health. They also face multiple barriers to accessing the care they need. There are multiple ways you could offer support to the LGBTQ+ community with their mental health. This includes advocating for more inclusion in schools and workplaces. Read more in our latest blog - Understanding LGBTQ+ youth mental health in the UK: https://bit.ly/4hT7HTY #LGBTHistoryMonth #Pride2025

Come and work in our lovely team! We're looking for an Officer to be across our policy and public affairs work (and hopefully a bit of Campaigns too). Working on child poverty, children's social care, criminal exploitation of children and more.

Are you looking for a role in the care sector, or know someone who is? 👀 For 'You Can Care Week', we are sharing top tips on how to get started with a career in the children’s social care sector ❤️ The children’s social care sector can be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling careers. You could be supporting children living in residential care, or helping families find the support they need to thrive... If this sounds like you, explore our vacancies below, or read some of our lovely staff stories: https://bit.ly/4hwUCjn #YouCanCareWeek #SocialCare #CareWorker

We were delighted to welcome our Patron, the Princess of Wales, to our Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) at HMP Styal yesterday. The Princess of Wales took time to meet with staff and service users, shining a light on the important work that ensures babies get the best chance to thrive in a supportive environment. “It was an absolute pleasure to welcome our Patron to Action for Children’s Mother and Baby Unit. The Princess took time to talk to our staff about how our service works to ensure these babies don’t miss out and to give them the best chance of a positive future. She also spent time with some of the mums and babies to understand the importance of the service, which is very much aligned to our Patron’s emphasis on early years development.” Amanda Taylor, Operational Director of Children's Services. #HRH #ThePrincessOfWales #ActionForChildren 📸 Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace.

#SaferInternetDay is a chance to focus on the online safety and wellbeing of children and young people. As a parent or carer, you may have concerns about whether your child is safe online. Visit Parent Talk for down-to-earth advice you can trust, or talk to a parenting coach about anything that’s worrying you: https://lnkd.in/eMBXYkNB #OnlineSafey