Written questions

Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund

Lords · Question HL5668 · Tabled 11 Mar 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 25 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by The Lord Bishop of Gloucester

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support families who are seeking therapeutic support from the adoption and special guardianship support fund beyond the financial year 2025-26.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 25 Mar 2025

To support families seeking support beyond the current financial year, adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF) applications are currently permitted to extend up to 12 months, allowing children and families to receive continuing therapy acro...