Press releases

New charter to protect runaways, missing children from harm and exploitation
10 July 2012
We are launching the Runaways Charter, a clear code for agencies with a duty to protect children who run away or go missing from home and care.
Joint report warns of dramatic rise in disadvantaged children and families
06 July 2012
We are joining Action for Children and NSPCC to warn of a dramatic rise in disadvantaged children and families
Regarding the government response to young people who run away from care
03 July 2012
Our Chief Executive says: 'Today’s speedy government response is very encouraging and sets out a comprehensive plan'.
Young carers celebrate £1m lottery grant project launch, smash record
02 July 2012
More than 1000 young carers attempted to smash a world record as they celebrated the launch of the new Young Carers in Focus programme.
Parental ill-health tops poll of childhood worries
29 June 2012
Parental ill-health was the top childhood worry of adults across the country, reveals a poll by The Children’s Society.
Our statement on destitution among asylum-seeking, migrant children
28 June 2012
We welcome the Education Select Committee’s decision to examine the issue of destitution among migrant and asylum-seeking children
Bishop of Aston to visit the our pop-up shop in Sutton Coldfield
25 June 2012
The Bishop of Aston The Rt Revd Andrew Watson will be visiting The Children’s Society’s pop-up shop at The Mall Sutton Coldfield on Saturday, 30 June 2012.
Our response to the prime minister's speech on welfare proposals
25 June 2012
'Children are the hidden victims of the government’s massive reductions in benefit support.'
Our Portage and Befriending service in Hove celebrates its 30th anniversary
25 June 2012
This Saturday our programme will mark 30 years working with disabled children and their families in the Brighton area.
Join us for Refugee Week 2012
18 June 2012
This year's Refugee Week focuses on contributions refugees have made to British sport and this year's Olympics
Hidden from View: Experiences of young carers in England
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Our new report and supporting materials provide a look at the lives of young carers and their families:

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