Changes to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) Survey

Introduction
We know many families are concerned about the changes to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF). We want to hear from you to better understand the impact these changes are having - or are expected to have - on your family. Your views will help us continue to advocate for families like yours.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this short survey.

1.Location: Please tell us which part of England you are based in...

2.Are you:

An adoptive parent

A special guardian

A kinship carer

Other (please specify)

3.How many children in your care currently access support through the ASGSF?

None

One

Two

Three or more

4.How old are the children or young people you care for who access support through the ASGSF? (Select all that apply)

5.What types of support have you accessed through the ASGSF in the past 12 months? (Select all that apply)

Specialist assessment

Therapy (e.g., counselling, play therapy, family therapy)

Therapeutic parenting support or training

I have not accessed support in the past 12 months

Other (please specify)

6.How important has the ASGSF been for your family’s wellbeing?

Not important

Slightly important

Moderately important

Very important

Absolutely vital

7.How concerned are you about the impact of these changes on your family?

Not at all concerned

Slightly concerned

Moderately concerned

Very concerned

Extremely concerned

8.Have you already faced, or do you expect to face, any difficulties accessing support because of these changes (for example, reduced funding or fewer therapy sessions)?

Yes

No

Not sure yet

If yes, please describe:

9.Will the reduced funding per child, force you to need to pay privately for additional support?

Yes, I already pay privately

Yes, I will need to pay privately

No, I will not be able to afford additional support

No, the funding reduction will not impact us

Not sure

10.How would you rate your confidence in being able to meet your child’s therapeutic needs following the reduction in ASGSF support?

Not confident at all

Slightly confident

Moderately confident

Very confident

Extremely confident

12.Final Thoughts: Is there anything else you would like to share with us about your experience or what you think needs to change?

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences.
Your voice matters and will help us advocate for lasting, positive change for families like yours.