• Why families matter
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School’s Out?

School’s Out?

FWA supports families with children at risk of permanent exclusion.

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Run for FWA!

Run for FWA!

Take part in the Adidas Women’s 5K Challenge, Sunday 7 September 2008.

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"When families face serious difficulties, they may struggle to provide a secure, loving home for their children. FWA offers support to families when they most need it, giving practical, emotional and financial help so that parents and children can overcome their problems."

Dame Judi Dench MBE

Welcome to the Family Welfare Association

FWA is the UK’s leading family charity, supporting over 45,000 families every year. We tackle some of the most complex and difficult issues facing families today – including domestic abuse, mental health problems, learning disabilities and severe financial hardship.

Mum kissing baby copyright Helen Stone

We work with whole families to help them find solutions to problems, no matter how difficult, so that they become safer, stronger and more optimistic about their future.

Find out more about our services and how you can help today.