atSTAKE
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atSTAKE works to protect and expand access to specialist therapeutic support for adopted and kinship children, young people and adults. Formerly known as Action Against ASGSF Changes. https://linktr.ee/atSTAKE
Press Release: Legal Challenge Issued Over Government Adoption Support Consultation.
Press Release: Legal Challenge Issued Over Government Adoption Support Consultation — at STAKE
The atSTAKE campaign group (formerly Action Against ASGSF Changes) is supporting an individual in a judicial review claim that has been issued challenging the Department for Education’s consultation on the future of support for adopted children and children in kinship care.
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Dr Helen Littleboy at Royal Holloway is inviting adoptive parents to help shape research on using media safely and ethically to educate society about early trauma and our families. To take part, email Helen.Littleboy@rhul...
With thanks to Private Eye Magazine for its ongoing commitment to highlighting the challenges adoptive and kinship families face when trying to get the specialist therapeutic support that they desperately need. The Department for Education must think again. Families are atSTAKE.
This morning, Clare Solomons and Anna Maxwell Martin appeared on Good Morning Britain to discuss our campaign to reverse the cuts made to the #ASGSF. @asgsfprotest.bsky.social youtu.be/Z8Mies999cM
Anna Maxwell Martin & Clare Solomons Discuss ASGSF Cuts on ITV's Good Morning Britain, 11.11.25
YouTube video by Action Against ASGSF Changes
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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...
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...
Thank you Anna Maxwell Martin for backing the @asgsfprotest.bsky.social campaign🙏 These unconscionable cuts to a vital lifeline fund for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England are staggering & were introduced without consultation, warning and no evidence base
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
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...
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...
Please share With enormous thanks to star of stage and screen, Richard Hope, for standing with adopted and kinship children and supporting our campaign . Please sign our open letter to the Minister for children and families Josh MacAlister MP: asgsfprotest.com/add-your-sig... youtu.be/PN7_1I_Mbus
Actor and Campaigner Richard Hope Calls on the Government to Reverse Cuts to the ASGSF
YouTube video by Action Against ASGSF Changes
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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
With thanks to @michaelspicer.bsky.social for supporting our campaign. The government MUST listen. youtu.be/p1DXxDHXLU0?...
Minister Stuart Piper-Aloysius defends slashing funding for kid’s therapy. @MrMichaelSpicer
YouTube video by Action Against ASGSF Changes
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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 ?
With thanks to @michaelspicer.bsky.social for supporting our campaign. The government MUST listen. youtu.be/p1DXxDHXLU0?...
Minister Stuart Piper-Aloysius defends slashing funding for kid’s therapy. @MrMichaelSpicer
YouTube video by Action Against ASGSF Changes
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These unconscionable cuts to a vital lifeline fund for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child and even worse - these changes were introduced without consultation, warning and no evidence base
Peter Stefanovic@peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 11mo ago🚨This is not what I expect from a Labour government THESE SHOCKING cuts are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child - the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund is a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England youtu.be/7roDSM-GPBY?...
And here’s the link on YouTube youtu.be/p1DXxDHXLU0?... Thank you @michaelspicer.bsky.social
Minister Stuart Piper-Aloysius defends slashing funding for kid’s therapy. @MrMichaelSpicer
YouTube video by Action Against ASGSF Changes
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atSTAKE@at-stake.bsky.social · 11mo agoWe have have released a new video piece featuring star of The Room Next Door and Mandy, satirist and actor, Michael Spicer who is supporting the campaign to reverse the cuts. This is a MUST watch and a MUST SHARE. Find the film, here: fb.watch/D3tcwBa5vp/ Or www.instagram.com/reel/DQcX5_5...
We have have released a new video piece featuring star of The Room Next Door and Mandy, satirist and actor, Michael Spicer who is supporting the campaign to reverse the cuts. This is a MUST watch and a MUST SHARE. Find the film, here: fb.watch/D3tcwBa5vp/ Or www.instagram.com/reel/DQcX5_5...
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@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
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
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… #fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #asgsf #carenotcuts
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… #fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #asgsf #carenotcuts
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...
🚨These cuts are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England. Please help spread the word and support @asgsfprotest.bsky.social by signing their open letter asgsfprotest.com/add-your-sig...
Add Your Signature: An Open Letter to Josh MacAlister MP, Minister for Children and Families - Action Against ASGSF Changes
Loading… 12 October 2025 Re: The urgent need to restore the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) Adoptive, kinship and special guardianship families across England continue to feel t...
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Peter Stefanovic@peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 11mo ago🚨This is not what I expect from a Labour government THESE SHOCKING cuts are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child - the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund is a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England youtu.be/7roDSM-GPBY?...
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
“81% of respondents stated the cuts to the ASGSF had a very negative or negative affect on their child’s mental health. 85% of respondents stated the cuts had a negative or very negative impact on their child’s emotion wellbeing.” #NationalAdoptionWeek
atSTAKE@at-stake.bsky.social · 11mo agoThe 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��� #fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #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��� #fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #asgsf #carenotcuts
