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Family Futures responds to the government’s announcement on the future of the ASGSF
10 February 2026
Family Futures welcomes the extension of the adoption support fund to March 2028. But the £3,000 per child cap isn't enough for the assessment and long-term therapy children with complex trauma need.
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Family Futures rated Outstanding by Ofsted for the fifth time
05 January 2026
Family Futures has been rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted for the fifth time. Children rated our support 10 out of 10, and families praised the warmth, care and consistency of our team.
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Therapists express urgent concerns as funding for thousands of adopted and special guardianship children remains uncertain
22 December 2025
With no word on the adoption support fund beyond March 2025, at least 19,495 adopted and special guardianship children face delays to vital therapy. Specialist services are urging the government to act.
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Why early therapeutic intervention matters: what contemporary research tells us
15 December 2025
Early therapy for children who've experienced trauma does more than ease symptoms. Child Psychotherapist Maria Kondratchik explains how it shapes the developing brain and builds the foundations for a healthier future.
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Rethinking adoption support – putting children first
04 December 2025
Children settle because they are supported. Jay Vaughan explains why every adopted and kinship child needs a multidisciplinary assessment and therapeutic support, from placement through to adulthood.
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Adoptive families need consistent, funded support to thrive
28 November 2025
Our 27 years of experience and published research show that the right support helps adoptive families stay together and avoid reaching crisis point. We're here if you need us.
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Personalised Post Adoption Therapy: Supporting Amari’s Journey
24 November 2025
Adoption is just the beginning. Read how our iAdopt post adoption support helped five-year-old Amari and her new parents build trust, connection and stability in their first year together.
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The Power of Psychoanalytic Therapy
17 November 2025
What does it feel like to be truly understood? Our therapist Maria explains how psychoanalytic therapy helps children who've experienced trauma make sense of their feelings and build trust.
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“We need to do it right, to make sure that it is safe”
07 November 2025
Our CEO Jay Vaughan joined BBC Breakfast to discuss proposed changes to contact between adopted children and birth families. For these changes to work, children need more support and funding.
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NPP Level 1 – Research evidenced, brain body healing
13 October 2025
We were excited to welcome our first cohort of NPP trainees this week! Neuro Physiological Psychotherapy is a holistic brain and body approach to help children recover from trauma, developed here at Family Futures.
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