Action Against ASGSF Changes
@asgsfprotest.bsky.social
A volunteer team of adopters & kinship guardians working together against cuts to ASGSF funding for therapeutic support & assessment.
With enormous thanks to our campaigning comrade Anna Maxwell Martin, for speaking up with us on @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social
The government must listen:
Sign the letter to the Minister for Children & Families, Josh MacAlister.
asgsfprotest.com/add-your-sig...
The government must listen:
Sign the letter to the Minister for Children & Families, Josh MacAlister.
asgsfprotest.com/add-your-sig...
November 11, 2025 at 9:04 AM
With enormous thanks to our campaigning comrade Anna Maxwell Martin, for speaking up with us on @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social
The government must listen:
Sign the letter to the Minister for Children & Families, Josh MacAlister.
asgsfprotest.com/add-your-sig...
The government must listen:
Sign the letter to the Minister for Children & Families, Josh MacAlister.
asgsfprotest.com/add-your-sig...
Clare Solomons, campaigner, will be joining Anna Maxwell Martin to talk about the devastating cuts to the ASGSF @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social The exclusive interview should be broadcasting at just after 07:30.
#pennywiseandpoundfoolish
#fundnoworpaylater
#carenotcuts #ASGSF
#pennywiseandpoundfoolish
#fundnoworpaylater
#carenotcuts #ASGSF
November 11, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Clare Solomons, campaigner, will be joining Anna Maxwell Martin to talk about the devastating cuts to the ASGSF @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social The exclusive interview should be broadcasting at just after 07:30.
#pennywiseandpoundfoolish
#fundnoworpaylater
#carenotcuts #ASGSF
#pennywiseandpoundfoolish
#fundnoworpaylater
#carenotcuts #ASGSF
Something for you to watch in the morning, check back in with our socials from 07:00 am...
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Something for you to watch in the morning, check back in with our socials from 07:00 am...
Hello
We’ve been campaigning solidly for seven months. The fact that we are as far as we are is a testament to our community and beyond.
We hate asking, but, unfortunately we can’t afford to underwrite the cost of all of this alone…we wish we could.
Can you help?
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
We’ve been campaigning solidly for seven months. The fact that we are as far as we are is a testament to our community and beyond.
We hate asking, but, unfortunately we can’t afford to underwrite the cost of all of this alone…we wish we could.
Can you help?
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
November 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Hello
We’ve been campaigning solidly for seven months. The fact that we are as far as we are is a testament to our community and beyond.
We hate asking, but, unfortunately we can’t afford to underwrite the cost of all of this alone…we wish we could.
Can you help?
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
We’ve been campaigning solidly for seven months. The fact that we are as far as we are is a testament to our community and beyond.
We hate asking, but, unfortunately we can’t afford to underwrite the cost of all of this alone…we wish we could.
Can you help?
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
The government has slashed funding for vital therapy for some of the most vulnerable children in England, causing enormous harm.
The impact of the cuts are already being felt. Our survey data shows there is very real and very acute damage being done now.
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapri...
The impact of the cuts are already being felt. Our survey data shows there is very real and very acute damage being done now.
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapri...
November 8, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The government has slashed funding for vital therapy for some of the most vulnerable children in England, causing enormous harm.
The impact of the cuts are already being felt. Our survey data shows there is very real and very acute damage being done now.
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapri...
The impact of the cuts are already being felt. Our survey data shows there is very real and very acute damage being done now.
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapri...
Don’t want to listen to us @joshmacalistermp @educationgovuk ?
Listen to:
Dr Elaine McCullough,
Phyllis Booth MA, LMFT, LCPC, RPT-S, Clinical Director Emeritus of The Theraplay Institute.
Dr Jeanne Magagna, Child, Adolescent and Family Psychotherapist, Former Head of Psychotherapy Services at GOSH
Listen to:
Dr Elaine McCullough,
Phyllis Booth MA, LMFT, LCPC, RPT-S, Clinical Director Emeritus of The Theraplay Institute.
Dr Jeanne Magagna, Child, Adolescent and Family Psychotherapist, Former Head of Psychotherapy Services at GOSH
November 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Don’t want to listen to us @joshmacalistermp @educationgovuk ?
Listen to:
Dr Elaine McCullough,
Phyllis Booth MA, LMFT, LCPC, RPT-S, Clinical Director Emeritus of The Theraplay Institute.
Dr Jeanne Magagna, Child, Adolescent and Family Psychotherapist, Former Head of Psychotherapy Services at GOSH
Listen to:
Dr Elaine McCullough,
Phyllis Booth MA, LMFT, LCPC, RPT-S, Clinical Director Emeritus of The Theraplay Institute.
Dr Jeanne Magagna, Child, Adolescent and Family Psychotherapist, Former Head of Psychotherapy Services at GOSH
With thanks to Justine Smith of @PrivateEyeNews for highlighting our campaign, sharing our data, and sharing one of the stories from our community’s families, devastated by the cuts to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund.
Do you read the Eye @joshmacalistermp.bsky.social ?
Do you read the Eye @joshmacalistermp.bsky.social ?
October 31, 2025 at 9:35 AM
With thanks to Justine Smith of @PrivateEyeNews for highlighting our campaign, sharing our data, and sharing one of the stories from our community’s families, devastated by the cuts to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund.
Do you read the Eye @joshmacalistermp.bsky.social ?
Do you read the Eye @joshmacalistermp.bsky.social ?
@adoptionuk.bsky.social have shared our survey data.
They urge that you write to your MP & let them know about the impact of cuts to the ASGSF on adopted & kinship children.
The letter template includes our data & links to the full report.
Follow the link for the letter template: bit.ly/3Wzn3EC
They urge that you write to your MP & let them know about the impact of cuts to the ASGSF on adopted & kinship children.
The letter template includes our data & links to the full report.
Follow the link for the letter template: bit.ly/3Wzn3EC
October 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
@adoptionuk.bsky.social have shared our survey data.
They urge that you write to your MP & let them know about the impact of cuts to the ASGSF on adopted & kinship children.
The letter template includes our data & links to the full report.
Follow the link for the letter template: bit.ly/3Wzn3EC
They urge that you write to your MP & let them know about the impact of cuts to the ASGSF on adopted & kinship children.
The letter template includes our data & links to the full report.
Follow the link for the letter template: bit.ly/3Wzn3EC
Statement on Community Care article:
“45% rise since 2022 in number of children waiting for adoption, as adopter numbers plummet”
Follow the link:
asgsfprotest.com/statement-on...
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #asgsf @adoptionuk.bsky.social @cvaauk.bsky.social @wearecoram.bsky.social
“45% rise since 2022 in number of children waiting for adoption, as adopter numbers plummet”
Follow the link:
asgsfprotest.com/statement-on...
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #asgsf @adoptionuk.bsky.social @cvaauk.bsky.social @wearecoram.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Statement on Community Care article:
“45% rise since 2022 in number of children waiting for adoption, as adopter numbers plummet”
Follow the link:
asgsfprotest.com/statement-on...
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #asgsf @adoptionuk.bsky.social @cvaauk.bsky.social @wearecoram.bsky.social
“45% rise since 2022 in number of children waiting for adoption, as adopter numbers plummet”
Follow the link:
asgsfprotest.com/statement-on...
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #asgsf @adoptionuk.bsky.social @cvaauk.bsky.social @wearecoram.bsky.social
The Impossible Choice
36% of families answering our survey have been forced to make this choice since the cuts to the ASGSF were made.
These cuts must be reversed
The government must listen.
Survey Report: asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapril2…#fundnoworpaylatere#ACutTooFara#asgsfs#carenotcutsts
36% of families answering our survey have been forced to make this choice since the cuts to the ASGSF were made.
These cuts must be reversed
The government must listen.
Survey Report: asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapril2…#fundnoworpaylatere#ACutTooFara#asgsfs#carenotcutsts
October 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The Impossible Choice
36% of families answering our survey have been forced to make this choice since the cuts to the ASGSF were made.
These cuts must be reversed
The government must listen.
Survey Report: asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapril2…#fundnoworpaylatere#ACutTooFara#asgsfs#carenotcutsts
36% of families answering our survey have been forced to make this choice since the cuts to the ASGSF were made.
These cuts must be reversed
The government must listen.
Survey Report: asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapril2…#fundnoworpaylatere#ACutTooFara#asgsfs#carenotcutsts
The stark reality of the cuts to the ASGSF from:
Families have been faced with an impossible choice: whether to choose assessment or therapy, as the reduced Fair Access Limit is, in many cases, insufficient to fund both.
Full Report:
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapri...
Families have been faced with an impossible choice: whether to choose assessment or therapy, as the reduced Fair Access Limit is, in many cases, insufficient to fund both.
Full Report:
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapri...
October 24, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The stark reality of the cuts to the ASGSF from:
Families have been faced with an impossible choice: whether to choose assessment or therapy, as the reduced Fair Access Limit is, in many cases, insufficient to fund both.
Full Report:
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapri...
Families have been faced with an impossible choice: whether to choose assessment or therapy, as the reduced Fair Access Limit is, in many cases, insufficient to fund both.
Full Report:
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapri...
Families have been plunged into crisis and put at risk because of the cuts to the ASGSF. Stability at home and family relationships damaged…
Full Report:
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapri...
Summary Report:
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapri...
#ACutTooFar #fundnoworpaylater #asgsf #carenotcuts
Full Report:
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapri...
Summary Report:
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapri...
#ACutTooFar #fundnoworpaylater #asgsf #carenotcuts
October 23, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Families have been plunged into crisis and put at risk because of the cuts to the ASGSF. Stability at home and family relationships damaged…
Full Report:
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapri...
Summary Report:
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapri...
#ACutTooFar #fundnoworpaylater #asgsf #carenotcuts
Full Report:
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapri...
Summary Report:
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapri...
#ACutTooFar #fundnoworpaylater #asgsf #carenotcuts
The stark reality of the cuts to the ASGSF from:
Key Finding 3
Families have seen a deterioration in their Children’s mental health.
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapril2…
Summary link:
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapril2�#fundnoworpaylaterp#ACutTooFaru#asgsfr#carenotcutsenotcuts
Key Finding 3
Families have seen a deterioration in their Children’s mental health.
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapril2…
Summary link:
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapril2�#fundnoworpaylaterp#ACutTooFaru#asgsfr#carenotcutsenotcuts
October 22, 2025 at 6:09 AM
The stark reality of the cuts to the ASGSF from:
Key Finding 3
Families have seen a deterioration in their Children’s mental health.
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapril2…
Summary link:
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapril2�#fundnoworpaylaterp#ACutTooFaru#asgsfr#carenotcutsenotcuts
Key Finding 3
Families have seen a deterioration in their Children’s mental health.
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapril2…
Summary link:
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapril2�#fundnoworpaylaterp#ACutTooFaru#asgsfr#carenotcutsenotcuts
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social
You want to be Deputy Leader of Labour but under your stewardship of the DfE you have cut a vital lifeline fund - the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund - for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in England.
We have a question...
You want to be Deputy Leader of Labour but under your stewardship of the DfE you have cut a vital lifeline fund - the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund - for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in England.
We have a question...
October 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social
You want to be Deputy Leader of Labour but under your stewardship of the DfE you have cut a vital lifeline fund - the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund - for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in England.
We have a question...
You want to be Deputy Leader of Labour but under your stewardship of the DfE you have cut a vital lifeline fund - the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund - for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in England.
We have a question...
Our survey results were raised with the Minister for Children and Families in Parliament directly by Clive Jones.
When will this government start seeing our children?
When will they recognise their needs?
When will they look to truly address those needs to the right level and at the right time?
When will this government start seeing our children?
When will they recognise their needs?
When will they look to truly address those needs to the right level and at the right time?
October 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Our survey results were raised with the Minister for Children and Families in Parliament directly by Clive Jones.
When will this government start seeing our children?
When will they recognise their needs?
When will they look to truly address those needs to the right level and at the right time?
When will this government start seeing our children?
When will they recognise their needs?
When will they look to truly address those needs to the right level and at the right time?
The stark reality of the cuts to the ASGSF from:
Key Finding 2
There has been an increase in school exclusions and a decrease in school engagement
and attendance as a result of the cuts to the ASGSF…1/2
Key Finding 2
There has been an increase in school exclusions and a decrease in school engagement
and attendance as a result of the cuts to the ASGSF…1/2
October 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The stark reality of the cuts to the ASGSF from:
Key Finding 2
There has been an increase in school exclusions and a decrease in school engagement
and attendance as a result of the cuts to the ASGSF…1/2
Key Finding 2
There has been an increase in school exclusions and a decrease in school engagement
and attendance as a result of the cuts to the ASGSF…1/2
The stark reality of the cuts to the ASGSF from:
“Assessing the impact on families following the April 2025 changes to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund ‘’.
Key Finding 1 :
The new fair access limit of £3,000 is not enough.
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapri...
“Assessing the impact on families following the April 2025 changes to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund ‘’.
Key Finding 1 :
The new fair access limit of £3,000 is not enough.
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapri...
October 20, 2025 at 8:07 AM
The stark reality of the cuts to the ASGSF from:
“Assessing the impact on families following the April 2025 changes to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund ‘’.
Key Finding 1 :
The new fair access limit of £3,000 is not enough.
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapri...
“Assessing the impact on families following the April 2025 changes to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund ‘’.
Key Finding 1 :
The new fair access limit of £3,000 is not enough.
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapri...
Government cuts to a lifeline fund have had a devastating impact on some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England.
Join us in calling for a reversal of all cuts to the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund.
Please sign this open letter: asgsfprotest.com/add-your-sig...
Join us in calling for a reversal of all cuts to the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund.
Please sign this open letter: asgsfprotest.com/add-your-sig...
October 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Government cuts to a lifeline fund have had a devastating impact on some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England.
Join us in calling for a reversal of all cuts to the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund.
Please sign this open letter: asgsfprotest.com/add-your-sig...
Join us in calling for a reversal of all cuts to the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund.
Please sign this open letter: asgsfprotest.com/add-your-sig...
With thanks to @clivejonesmp.bsky.social for his continued advocacy and permission to publish this letter.
More including a call to action here: www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #asgsf #carenotcuts
More including a call to action here: www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #asgsf #carenotcuts
July 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
With thanks to @clivejonesmp.bsky.social for his continued advocacy and permission to publish this letter.
More including a call to action here: www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #asgsf #carenotcuts
More including a call to action here: www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #asgsf #carenotcuts
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As part of our campaign work we have been asking therapeutic providers to complete this survey.
We are now expanding this work.
More info here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1ByC...
As part of our campaign work we have been asking therapeutic providers to complete this survey.
We are now expanding this work.
More info here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1ByC...
July 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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As part of our campaign work we have been asking therapeutic providers to complete this survey.
We are now expanding this work.
More info here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1ByC...
As part of our campaign work we have been asking therapeutic providers to complete this survey.
We are now expanding this work.
More info here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1ByC...
*STATEMENT FROM ACTION AGAINST ASGSF CHANGES*
On Wednesday we met with Sarah Johal and colleagues at Adoption England. This meeting was in response to our open letter to Rachel Reeves.
To read the full statement: www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #asgsf #carenotcuts
On Wednesday we met with Sarah Johal and colleagues at Adoption England. This meeting was in response to our open letter to Rachel Reeves.
To read the full statement: www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #asgsf #carenotcuts
July 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
*STATEMENT FROM ACTION AGAINST ASGSF CHANGES*
On Wednesday we met with Sarah Johal and colleagues at Adoption England. This meeting was in response to our open letter to Rachel Reeves.
To read the full statement: www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #asgsf #carenotcuts
On Wednesday we met with Sarah Johal and colleagues at Adoption England. This meeting was in response to our open letter to Rachel Reeves.
To read the full statement: www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #asgsf #carenotcuts
Annie in the impossible position so many adoptive and kinship parents/carers now find themselves in.
Do we have our children assessed and not treated or treated blind?
Neither is ethical but it is where we find ourselves.
Children will be harmed as a result.
Do we have our children assessed and not treated or treated blind?
Neither is ethical but it is where we find ourselves.
Children will be harmed as a result.
June 27, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Annie in the impossible position so many adoptive and kinship parents/carers now find themselves in.
Do we have our children assessed and not treated or treated blind?
Neither is ethical but it is where we find ourselves.
Children will be harmed as a result.
Do we have our children assessed and not treated or treated blind?
Neither is ethical but it is where we find ourselves.
Children will be harmed as a result.
June 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
STATEMENT ON THE SPENDING REVIEW
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June 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
STATEMENT ON THE SPENDING REVIEW
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A message to you all ahead of the spending review tomorrow:
No matter what the outcome we will still be here.
We will still keeping fighting, together with you all, for our children.
You are not alone.
With Love
Clare, Euan & Stéph.
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #carenotcuts #ASGSF
No matter what the outcome we will still be here.
We will still keeping fighting, together with you all, for our children.
You are not alone.
With Love
Clare, Euan & Stéph.
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #carenotcuts #ASGSF
June 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
A message to you all ahead of the spending review tomorrow:
No matter what the outcome we will still be here.
We will still keeping fighting, together with you all, for our children.
You are not alone.
With Love
Clare, Euan & Stéph.
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #carenotcuts #ASGSF
No matter what the outcome we will still be here.
We will still keeping fighting, together with you all, for our children.
You are not alone.
With Love
Clare, Euan & Stéph.
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #carenotcuts #ASGSF