Adoption

Alameda County Social Services Agency is licensed as a Public Adoption Agency by the California Department of Social Services. The Adoptions Program provides services related to the adoption of court dependent children in the child welfare system, a process referred to as agency adoption .

In addition, the Adoption Program provides independent and step-parent adoption services for non-dependent children.

All adoption processes are governed by state regulations, the Welfare and Institutions code and the Family code.

While the first choice for placing a child that has been removed from his or her home is with a family member, sometimes this is not possible.

Adopting a Child

If you would like to adopt a child, please contact us. If you need help with independent adoptions, stepparent adoptions, or post-adoption services for adopted children and families, including assistance after the adopted child has become an adult, we can help.

Special Programs

Services to Enhance Early Development (SEED) Program
This program serves children from 0-5 years of age in a collaborative effort with the Center for the Vulnerable Child at Children's Hospital Oakland.