Adoption fund to continue after families 'left in limbo'
Briefly

The UK government has assured families that the therapy fund for adopted children will continue following a period of uncertainty. The fund, which had been in limbo and set to expire, will receive £50 million for the year. Minister Janet Daby acknowledged the distress caused by the funding delay, recognizing that many families experienced service disruptions. While some MPs highlighted the chaotic nature of the situation and the urgent need for clarity, Daby promised that further details would be announced soon regarding application processes for the fund.
Families had been left 'in limbo' due to delays surrounding the adoption support fund, leading to halted therapy services for adopted children.
The Children and Families Minister confirmed that £50 million was allocated for the continuation of the therapy fund but did not clarify when applications would reopen.
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