Adopting in Royal Greenwich

A specialist adoption agency called Adopt London South runs adoption services for Royal Greenwich residents. 

They are a regional adoption agency formed in 2019 as part of the government’s plan to improve adoption services for children and families. 

If you’re thinking of adopting, we’re keen to hear from you. To learn more, email adoptionALS@southwark.gov.uk or call 020 7525 1746.

Who to contact for adoption support

Support for adopters

If you’ve adopted a child from Greenwich and live locally or in another part of the country, email postadoptionsupportALS@southwark.gov.uk or call 020 7525 4491 for advice or support.

If you want to discuss how to access the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF), email adoptALS@southwark.gov.uk

If you want to discuss your payments, email fostering-finance@royalgreenwich.gov.uk  

Support for adopted adults

If you’re an adopted adult and would like help accessing your records, email adoptedadultsALS@southwark.gov.uk or call 020 7525 4491.

Support for birth relatives

If you’re a birth relative and would like to stay in contact with the adoptee, email Letterbox_enquiriesALS@southwark.gov.uk or call 020 7525 1376.