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My son’s first words, and all the ones that followed 

Our summer campaign is all about memories, and few memories are as precious as those accompanying our children’s first words. But…

Volunteer befriender helps young carer Drew take to the stage

As a young carer, looking after a parent or sibling can seem like a full-time job, and it can be…

Becoming a foster dad and helping other families

Our services are often based within their local communities, and our volunteers bring all of themselves to their roles. Here…

A picture-perfect childhood: reframed

For many parents, the time around pre-school is filled with positive memories, new friends and rewarding interactions with our children…

Facing the waves – a story about family and memory

Our Making Happy Memories summer campaign is all about discussing the benefits of time spent together, and the resilience that…

Shannon’s story: how perinatal support transformed our family

Family Action works closely with thousands of families across the country, and that means we know a secret. We know that…

Kamila’s story: How accepting difference helped me and my family 

When we talk about neurodiversity, we’re also often discussing identity, and how we relate to others. Although it can be tempting…

What family means to me – Jake Graf 

Last month Family Action was lucky enough to have Jake and Hannah Graf join us as part of our LGBT+…

Empowering single parents – investing in futures

Empowering single-parent students through the Investing in Futures Fund in collaboration with JPMorgan Chase & Co. has been truly rewarding.…