There are nearly 80,000 foster children in California, many of whom are available and needing permanent homes.  Adopt A Special Kid (AASK), is the oldest agency in California working to help children in foster care get adopted into permanent, loving homes.  AASK is located in Oakland, and serves over 21 counties throughout California.  All families are welcome, including, LGBT parents, single and partnered parents, homeowners and renters, older parents, parents of all ethnic backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

AASK provides all social work services necessary to adopt a child from foster care at NO COST to our families.  Additionally, families who adopt children from the foster care system, receive a monthly stipend until their children reach age eighteen.