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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund

10 February 2026 · Department for Education

Proposed by Josh MacAlister Lab Whitehaven and Workington

Children & Families

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund will be extended until March 2028.
  • The fund's budget will increase to 55m for the period 2026/27.
  • A consultation titled 'Adoption Support that Works for All' will be launched to reform support systems.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the extension of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) until March 2028 with an increased budget, alongside a consultation on future reforms.

Action requested

The ASGSF will be extended to £55m for 12 months in 2026/27. A consultation titled 'Adoption Support that Works for All' is being launched to reform adoption and kinship support systems, aiming for a more integrated model with early help emphasis.

Key facts

  • ASGSF will be extended until March 2028.
  • Budget for the fund in 2026/27 will increase by 10% to £55m.
  • A consultation on future reforms of adoption and kinship support is being launched.
  • The Families First Partnership programme over three years provides £2.4 billion funding equally available to adoptive and kinship families.
  • From Summer 2026, a new parent support offer will be introduced for adoptive parents and special guardians whose children are entering secondary school.
  • A three-year pilot by the Department of Health and Social Care aims to enhance mental health support for children in care and their families.
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