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Adoption
Adoption in Croydon is managed by Adopt London: find out more about adopting a child. You can also find out about support for adults who were adopted as children.
Adopt London South
The London Borough of Croydon is part of Adopt London South. Visit their website to find out about:
- adopting a child in Croydon
- adopting the child of a partner (step-parent adoption) or relative
- the adoption process
- support for families after adoption
- support for birth relatives
- support for adults who were adopted
- advice for social work professionals
Find out more on Adopt London South
Records from closed adoption agencies
Adopt London South also holds in trust a large number of archived adoption files from 2 adoption agencies that have now closed: The Mission of Hope and the Homeless Children's Aid and Adoption Society, also known as Christian Family Concern
Adoption allowances
Adoption support allowances are managed by our Family and Friends, Post Order Support Team. They will undertake yearly reviews of any adoption support allowances in place and can be contacted on the following email address: adoptionallowance@croydon.gov.uk
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