Carers & Family SupportNational Service
Action for Children
Charity
Action for Children supports children and young people UK-wide via local services, Parent Talk live chat and Sidekick text helpline.
Is this for me?
- Who this helps
- Parents and young people aged 0-25 (with special educational needs and disabilities).
- Eligibility
- Children, young people and families across the UK.
- Area covered
- UK
Not suitable for:
No specific exclusions — open to anyone in the UK who meets the eligibility criteria above.
How to get help
Call us
0300 123 2112
- Address
- 3 The Boulevard, Ascot Road, Watford, WD18 8AG
- Opening hours
- Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
About this service
Action for Children protects and supports children and young people across the UK through local services and online support. Parent Talk offers free 1-1 live chat with qualified parenting coaches for parents of children 0-19. Sidekick is its confidential text/email helpline for 13-18 year-olds (up to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities). Local face-to-face services range from childcare to disability support and are always free or low-cost. Supporter Care: 0300 123 2112.
Information last verified June 2026*
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