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Written question asked by Bishop of Oxford (Bishops (affiliation)) on Monday, 30 June 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 July 2025. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Monday, 21 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have made an assessment of the cost implications of children who (1) remain longer in care, and (2) are returned to care, as a result of the changes made to the adoption and special guardianship support fund.

Answer

The new criteria for the adoption and special guardianship support fund will enable as many children and families as possible to access the available funding. The department always assesses the impact of changes on vulnerable children. This, of course, includes assessing the cost implications of decisions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8977
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Children in care Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund
Link
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