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The Adults Adopting Special Kids (AASK) Program is a collaborative special needs adoption program serving the adoption needs of children in the foster care system.  AASK Partners are Catholic Charities North Dakota, Path, Inc, and the North Dakota Department of Human Services.

Children served are in the foster care system, many whom have special needs.  A child with special needs may be a child of a minority race; any child between birth and 18 years who may have a physical, mental, emotional disability or is at risk of such a disability; or a member of a sibling group.

Families adopting these children may be relatives, foster parents, or other families interested in adding to their family through adoption.  Children of all ages need a stable home and family.  Through AASK they find safety, permanency and well-being.

Mission Statement
The Adults Adopting Special Kids (AASK) Program commits to building permanency for children from foster care through adoption by stable and nurturing families.

Related Links
View Our AASK Video
National Adoption Center
USDHH
North American Council on adoptable children
ND Dept of Human Services
Tapestry Adoption Books
CCND Adoption Service
CCND Adoption Search
Department of State

Heart Times (January 2010)