Case Study: Action for Children saves time and money by automating bookings with Mendix

Christina Faulkner Uses Mendix to Save Children’s Centers Time and Money

Action for Children faced inefficient, paper‑based processes and outdated IT after taking over many children’s centers, forcing staff to spend hours copying spreadsheets instead of caring for kids. Christina Faulkner, an in‑house Mendix developer who started from an IT apprenticeship, was tasked with modernizing these workflows to save time and money and make systems more user friendly.

Using Mendix’s visual platform and community resources, Christina built a project support portal and an intuitive booking app to automate bookings and replace manual Excel and paper processes. The in‑house apps — developed collaboratively with center staff and contractors — have cut administrative effort and costs, increased user satisfaction, and freed workers to focus on children rather than paperwork.

Action for Children

Christina Faulkner

Developer