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Starmer fails to confirm future of Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund as end looms

Community Care

Keir Starmer has failed to confirm the future of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF), with the scheme to provide therapy for children and families just days from ending. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.

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Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund to continue with £50m for 2025-26

Community Care

The Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) will continue in 2025-26, with 50m available to fund therapies and specialist assessments for children formerly in the care system. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.

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Social work practice changes urged to promote direct contact between adopted children and birth families

Community Care

Social work practice changes are needed to engineer a shift towards much greater direct contact between adopted children and their birth families, experts have said. Also, while the courts may make orders for contact when a child is placed for adoption (section 26), Sir Andrew said that these were also rare, in a speech last year.

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Teenagers and Mental Health: A Q&A with Tilly’s Life Center

My Brains Not Broken

Our proactive approach uses experiential learning, journal writing, open discussion, and other activities to guide teens in effectively coping with crisis, adopting healthy habits, and reaching their full potential. A big focus of our curriculum is building self esteem and teaching effective communication skills.

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Child Welfare FAQs Regarding Family Detention or Deportation

CO4Kids

A family protection plan (also called family emergency preparedness plan, family preparedness plan, or family communication plan) is a plan that explains what actions work to ensure every family member, parent/guardian, and trusted adult knows what to do in case of an emergency. Caseworkers can help families make a communication plan.

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How to Adopt a Child: What You Need to Know About the Adoption Process

All For Kids

If you are considering adoption, congratulations! However, the adoption journey can prove difficult to navigate if you don’t have the understanding and resources necessary to guide you through the child adoption process. What are your feelings on international adoption vs. domestic adoption?

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Difference Between Foster Care and Adoption

All For Kids

The foster care system and adoption play pivotal roles in reshaping the lives of these children—it offers them the opportunity to thrive in loving and supportive families. To better grasp the distinct aspects of fostering a child and adopting a child, view these latest statistics that shed light on the difference.