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Adoption

Adoption is a way of providing a permanent new family for a child. There are children in Merton who need adopting right now.

Children for adoption

These children are currently waiting for adoption:

• Isabella, age 3
• Krystal, age 8
• Ryan, age 11

Could you adopt?

• Black and ethnic minority adoption
• Eligibility criteria
• Who can adopt
• Don't be put off - myths and realities of adoption

How it works

• The adoption process
• How to adopt
• Step-parent adoption
• Special guardianship
• Intercountry adoption

Take the next step

Eligibility criteria

Come to an adoption information event

Complete an enquiry form

Find us on Facebook

Take a look at our Facebook page and become a fan of the Merton Fostering and Adoption Network.

Also in this section

• Post-adoption support services for anyone affected by adoption
• South West London Adoption Consortium - a partnership of local authorities and voluntary adoption agencies

Information to print

• Adoption Information Pack (4.1MB)
• Merton Adoption booklet (0.8MB) Oct 2011

See also

• Fostering
• Private fostering

Contact us

Complete an enquiry form

London Borough of Merton
Permanence and Placements Service
Worsfold House, Church Road
Mitcham CR4 3FA

Email adoption@merton.gov.uk
Telephone 020 8545 4688