Petition · past parliament

Allow carers who have SGO/parental responsibility paid time off work

Closed 165 signatures

What the petition asks

We are currently fostering a baby under kinship care however looking at applying for special guardianship and need to be able to give him the time he deserves without being penalised financially
You get paid leave from work if you give birth to a child or adopt a child. If you gain parental responsibly any other way eg SGO which comes under the adoption act there is no paid time to bond, get them settled in thier forever home and for the new parents. These children and parents have the same rights responsibilities and needs of any parent/child often more so depending on the child's background. I believe there should be leave similar to adoption leave allowed in these circumstances.

Timeline

17 Aug 2018 Petition opened for signatures
17 Feb 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 165
Status Closed
Opened 17 Aug 2018
Closed 17 Feb 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.