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
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
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
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:
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#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #asgsf #carenotcuts
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
Thank you to @alisonebennett.bsky.social for continuing to fight for the needs of adoptive and kinship children.
We need more MPs to take action like this.
Tag your MP and ask them to do just that.
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #asgsf #carenotcuts
*Trigger Warning, suicidal ideation*
Link to helpings and resources on the Facebook post, as well as the testimonial.
#ACutTooFar #asgsf #fundnoworpaylater #CareNotCuts
fb.watch/AMSvnh_a3K/
*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
Adopters & Carers are sharing their stories on the devastating impact of the cuts to #ASGSF.
Together, we are navigating a period of indecision & insult by Government & their supporters.
We fear the future.
Here’s Annie.
www.facebook.com/reel/1951374...
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #carenotcuts
YOUR VOICE HAS BEEN HEARD.
www.facebook.com/share/1BcV1C...
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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
We support the #Adoption, #Kinship and #CareCommunity. Will you stand with us?
Tag your MP.
Sign: chng.it/HYDk7cswhp
#CareNotCuts #FundNowOrPayLater #ACutTooFar
Thank you @jameswnaish.bsky.social for Rushcliffe
Let’s keep pushing our MPs to write letters and ask questions of the government on this issue. The more taking action the better.
Our voice is louder, together.
Rachel Reeves you MUST listen.
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #carenotcuts #asgsf
We have until the Spending Review announcements on 11th June to make Rachel Reeves and this Goverment listen.
We are stronger together.
Our voice is louder together.
Click here for how to help: www.facebook.com/share/p/1JJJ...
#FundNowOrPayLater #ACutTooFar #CareNotCuts
@labouruk.bsky.social Rachel Reeves. We have a question.
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #carenotcuts #asgsf
www.facebook.com/reel/1003631...
With thanks to @privateeyenews.bsky.social for highlighting the catastrophic impact of the cuts to #ASGSF
Please read ‘Suffer Little Children’.
#FundNowOrPayLater #ACutTooFar #CareNotCuts
From @kinshipcharity.bsky.social
With all the talk of u-turns at the moment, is it time for the government to do one on the changes to the adoption and special guardianship support fund (#ASGSF) so that children in kinship care can get the therapy they need?
#FundNowOrPayLater #CareNotCuts
Campaigners Clare, Stéph and Euan discuss the life changing benefits of therapy and damaging effects of the ASGSF cuts - fb.watch/zCPokKfl-6/
#FundNowOrPayLater #CareNotCuts #ACutTooFar
@itvnews.bsky.social
Lead Organiser, Clare Solomons and co-organiser Stéph Mitchell will feature tonight on ITV Meridian talking about the campaign against #ASGSF cuts and the importance of the fund. From 6pm.
#FundNowOrPayLater #ACutTooFar #CareNotCuts
More news coverage highlighting impact of the cuts to #ASGSF.
Great to see @Jonathanbrashmp.Bsky.social
for Hartlepool also speaking up for our families. Thank you Jonathan.
We need more MPs do this! Tag yours!
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #carenotcuts
www.itv.com/watch/news/d...
With thanks to @carriegrant.bsky.social for highlighting the cuts made to the #ASGSF and the impact on families.
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Sign and share: www.change.org/p/action-aga...
@munirawilson.bsky.social
Clare (protest march organiser), will be on
@bbcberkshire.bsky.social
(radio) tomorrow morning just after 07:00 am.
This is part of our campaign to raise awareness of the #ASGSF cuts, the impact they have on our children & families & to amplify our voice.
#FundNowOrPayLater #CareNotCuts
Euan Preston (campaign co-organiser) attended a meeting of the Adopter Reference Group at #DepartmentforEducation
also attended by Children’s Minister @janetdaby.bsky.social
He raised our concerns about the cuts to #ASGSF The Minister & DfE colleagues were aware of our work.
#FundNowOrPayLater
Community -The second of our speeches, Munira Wilson MP, our voice in parliament, spoke to the crowd.
Munira was introduced by co-organiser Stéph who rallied the crowd with our cry #FundNowOrPayLater to speak truth to power. #CareNotCuts
Watch here: fb.watch/zovGD_WFMS/
Film credit: Matt Hulse
Some amazing things happened today for some of the most vulnerable children in England.
There's a lot to process. What an outpouring of love & support for our community. More will follow. For now, the protest playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/6Vl...
@munirawilson.bsky.social
#FundNOwOrPayLater
Two women smiling with coffee cups and @thebelayfoundation tops on
On a train on the way to London to support and steward at the @asgsfprotest.bsky.social - with the amazing @sarahfry.bsky.social
#FundNowOrPayLater
#CareNotCuts
#ACutTooFar
You’ll find us at the front! #FundNowOrPayLater
12:30. Gather East side of Parliament Street, opposite Downing Street.
Address: Richmond Terrace, Westminster, London SWA 2AL
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asgsfprotest.com
#CareNotCuts #ACutTooFar
This is why we do what we do.
This is why we are marching in London.
#ACutTooFar
#FundNowOrPayLater
#ACutTooFar
Please watch ...
www.facebook.com/share/v/1HJK...
Are the stewards at protest marches getting you here or is it just us? We're gearing up for the big day!
Who’s coming to speak truth to power and make our voice heard? It’s never too early!
Join Us: bit.ly/4iIAhrd
#FundNowOrPayLater
#CareNotCuts
