The Adoption and Family Information Service (AFIS) was part of the Department for Education and Child Development. AFIS dealt with all issues relating to adoptions, past and present. The Service assisted people affected by past adoptions, Aboriginal people separated from family as a result of previous government policies, and former wards of state who have reason to believe they may have been adopted. It provided information, advice, advocacy mediation and counselling. People who were adopted or believe there may be a Departmental file in their name could contact AFIS for assistance. In 2018, the Adoption and Family Information Service changed its name to Adoptions South Australia.