It's that time of year again!
Jewelry & Ceramics Fundraiser
for Adopt A Special Kid's Camp ALWAYS

Treat yourself or your mother for Mother's Day
to beautiful, hand-crafted creations from local artists

Join Adopt a Special Kid at this fundraising event on Mother's Day weekend and purchase a gift (or two) for that special someone in your life. Help us to create a memorable Camp ALWAYS experience for foster and adoptive families.

Saturday, May 12, 2012 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

at the home of AASK Board Member Karine Bohbot 3668 Delmont Avenue Oakland, CA 94605

Treat yourself, your mom, or even your graduate to beautiful jewelry and ceramics created by local artists while you enjoy great hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer.

R.S.V.P. by May 5, 2012

by calling 510-553-1748 x11, or sending an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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CAMP ALWAYS 2012!

Our eleventh season of Camp ALWAYS will be held on July 9-13, 2012 at Grizzly Creek Ranch in Portola, California. To be eligible to attend our award-winning adoptive family camp, you must have at least one child (age 0-21) in an adoptive placement or finalized adoption, placed through AASK or any county in California.

"Click here" to download the registration form and related information.

Please learn more by viewing our brochure for Camp ALWAYS 2012.

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Informational Workshops for Interested Families


We'd love to have you come learn about our no-cost adoption services for foster kids. Prospective parents interested in foster care or adoption begin by attending a free informational workshop. An AASK social worker will present an overview of the child welfare system and the foster care and adoption processes. Parents can ask questions in a comfortable atmosphere and schedule an initial interview with a social worker. Introductory workshops are usually held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7:00 pm -9:00pm. Our upcoming workshops will take place on the following dates:

  • February 7,2012 (1st Tuesday of the month)
  • March 13, 2012
  • April 10, 2012
  • May 8, 2012
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E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (510) 553-1748 ext.12 to sign up for the next workshop!

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Dorothy & Robert DeBolt Scholarship Winners for 2011 & Application for 2012!

Announcing our Dorothy & Robert DeBolt Scholarship Winners for 2011 - all eight promising students! Their stories and photos are here. The application process for the 2012 Dorothy and Robert DeBolt Scholarship is now online. Please stay tuned for an announcement of our 2012 DeBolt Scholarship winners in September.

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AASK in the Media:

Former Foster Child Finds the Gift of Family through AASK -

A former foster child placed through AASK reflects on family holiday traditions here.

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Adopt A Special Kid believes that every child has the right to a safe, stable and nurturing home and that all children are adoptable. Adopt A Special Kid provides education and support services to adoptive and foster families and children. We promote positive changes to benefit children who are in the child welfare system.