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End Child Poverty Rally

End Child Poverty Rally

Thanks to everybody who made it to the ‘keep the promise’ rally for the Campaign to End Child Poverty.

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Family Support - 21 Years of Policy

Family Support - 21 Years of Policy

Helen Dent, Chief Executive, has contributed to a report examining 21 years of family support policy.

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"When families face serious difficulties, they may struggle to provide a secure, loving home for their children. Family Action 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

formerly Family Welfare Association

Find out more about our name change.

Family Action is England'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.