The ASF application process
The adoptive family contacts the Local Authority Adoption support team. They can request an assessment of adoption support needs.
A social worker meets with family members and relevant others. They do this to assess the support needs of the family. The assessment recommends if therapeutic support services are needed. If so, the family and assessing social worker agree a provider of support. They will complete the ASF application.
The application can take up to 5 working days for a decision. The family are advised of the decision and the next steps if funding is agreed.
Once approved funds are released to the Local Authority to arrange the support as agreed.