How many children are affected by poverty?
There are 3.5 million children living in poverty in the UK - equivalent to one in four. Many of Action for Children's services are seeing families under increasing pressure and poverty is a part of that. For example, more families are needing donations of food and clothes, while more children and parents are experiencing mental health problems.
How can those working with children affected by poverty best support them?
Speaking to the parent is the first port of call. They may feel overwhelmed and we know that if parents can be engaged and feel they have control, it improves outcomes for children.
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