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.

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

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* 2. Are you:

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

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

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

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

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

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* 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)?

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

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

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* 11. If your child cannot access the level of support they need, how concerned are you about the following?

  Slightly concerned Moderately concerned Very concerned Extremely concerned
Risk of placement breakdown
Negative impact on your child’s mental health
Negative impact on your own mental health

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* 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.

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