Adoption Children in Foster Care 2025-06-16
2025-06-16
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Questions & Answers
Q1
Direct Answer
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Context
The question stems from the need to provide stability and early permanence placements for children in foster care. The MP, as an adoptive parent and foster carer, advocates for the transformative impact of such practices.
I am concerned about the time taken for the adoption of children in foster care. Where adoption is the right option, it needs to happen without delay, and early permanence placements are crucial for offering stability. Would the Minister be willing to meet me and adoption charities to discuss how we can maximise the benefits of early permanence?
I thank my hon. Friend for raising this important topic; he is a champion for children in Cannock Chase. I agree that we should continue to promote early permanence. Adoption England has published national standards to promote and shape early permanence practice across the country. I regularly meet the organisations my hon. Friend has mentioned, but I am more than happy to meet him too.
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Q2
Partial Answer
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Context
Concern from adoptive parents about the impact of recent funding cuts on their ability to access necessary support. The MP is raising these concerns following last week’s spending review.
Adoptive parents in my constituency are concerned about the impact of Labour's recent cuts to the adoption and special guardianship support fund. Following last week’s spending review, what hope can be offered to families who need additional support?
I thank the hon. Lady for her question and for the concern she has expressed. The adoption and special guardianship support fund has not been cut. Demand is ever increasing, and we have chosen an approach to manage tight resources in the face of increasing demand for support.
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Assessment & feedback
The answer did not directly address the specific concern about cuts but provided context on resource management.
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