Charity
Action for Children supports children and young people UK-wide via local services, Parent Talk live chat and Sidekick text helpline.
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No specific exclusions β open to anyone in the UK who meets the eligibility criteria above.
Call us
0300 123 2112
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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