Welcome to Adopt London
We are 4 regional adoption agencies covering 24 London local authorities. Adopt London has a wealth of expertise in bringing together children with safe, secure, loving and permanent adoptive families.
We work with residents across Greater London and the Home Counties. Adopt London is truly at the heart of London’s adoption community and by working together we have become stronger and aim to provide the best possible outcomes for our London children.
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The adoption community for London
We officially launched Adopt London in February 2020 – Watch our video here.
We believe that all children deserve to grow up in a loving, stable family and we’re dedicating all our time and energy to finding those families. We’ll provide them with the training and support they need to help children thrive.
By bringing together adoption professionals from local authorities across London, we can provide high levels of expertise and support to our adoptive families at all stages of the adoption process. We have good contacts with local schools and health services. We also work closely with our adoptive parents and with their inspiration and direction, we ensure that we provide the kind of support that families want and need.
Adoption is an exciting, challenging, and life-changing experience for everyone involved. We need adoptive parents from all walks of life to reflect the range of children we have who are looking for a secure home with patience, understanding, and loving-kindness.
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Want to adopt?
The first step is to contact us. We will send you further information or invite you to one of our adoption information sessions.
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Parenting an adopted child
Being an adoptive parent is hugely rewarding and provides a stable, supportive and loving home for children in need.
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Adoption events
Sign up for an online event to find out more and hear from our approved adoptive families as they share their stories with you and answer your questions.
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Our Information Booklet
If you can offer a child a loving, supportive family home, we’d like to hear from you. To find out more about the families we need, please download a copy of our information booklet.
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Adoption stories
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Conversations with Tom
Tom and his husband Dan adopted their son about 2 years ago. Family life is busy and has its challenges, but it is also everything they hoped it would be. They talked to us about the assessment process, matching with their son, and how they are all looking forward to welcoming another adopted child into their home, and adjusting to life as a family of four.
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Intercountry and transracial adoption
We spoke to Dominic about his experience of being adopted by a white British couple and brought to the UK as a baby from Thailand. Dominic is a strong advocate for adoption; he wears his adoption ‘like a badge of honour’ and hopes that talking about it will give other children the opportunities and aspirations that they deserve.
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Upcoming events
See all eventsAdopt London West – Lunchtime Q&A
Come and join our informal lunchtime Q+A session and meet some the Adopt London West team who will answer your questions.
Adopt London South – Lunchtime Adoption Q&A
This is your chance to ask anything about adopting a London child who is not known to you. Our frequently asked questions often cover subjects around accommodation, eligibility, health, finances, childcare, volunteering experience etc. At this event you will receive answers, and advice about the most appropriate next steps.
Adopt London North Online Information Session
Curious about adopting a child?
Join the friendly team at Adopt London North for an informative session on adoption. We’ll share a range of information, and you can have your questions answered. You’ll find out how you can start preparing for adoption and take steps towards changing a child's like - and your own!
Adopt London South – Lunchtime Adoption Q&A
This is your chance to ask anything about adopting a London child who is not known to you. Our frequently asked questions often cover subjects around accommodation, eligibility, health, finances, childcare, volunteering experience etc. At this event you will receive answers, and advice about the most appropriate next steps.
Meet The Adopters with Adopt London North
Join this interactive session with other people thinking about adoption and have your questions answered by adoptive parents.