Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Extend the Adoption Support Fund to include adults up to 25 without an EHCP
Closed
190 signatures
What the petition asks
The adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF) is currently available for children and young people up to and including the age of 21, or 25 with an education, health and care plan (EHCP). We think it should be eligible for all adopted adults up to the age of 25.
Adopted adults with or without EHCPs can experience trauma. We think that cutting off support at 21 is wrong and leaves adults without the support needed. We want the Government to help adopted adults to improve their relationships and their understanding of their life.
Timeline
| 11 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
190
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
11 Jun 2025
Closed
11 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 8 Aug 2026.