Fostering and residential care

We set up our first safe and loving permanent homes for children in 1860. We’ve been finding stable, happy homes for children and young people ever since

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Our children's homes

We support children and young people in small, modern family-style homes in England, Scotland and Wales

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Our work in fostering

Every year, Action for Children helps hundreds of children across the UK find safe and loving foster homes. We're experts in finding the best possible match between children and foster families.