Alternative Family Services provides thoughtful, informed foster care, adoption, and mental health services throughout Northern California.

Since 1978, the AFS mission is to support vulnerable children and families in need of stability, safety, and well-being in communities.

Note: The foster care industry has replaced the terms "foster parent" and "foster family" with "resource parent" and "resource family."

Resource Homes Needed

Teens & Siblings

AFS is in need for caring, stable, and loving homes for teens and siblings. If you or someone you know can help a teen or sibling group please inquire online or contact:

(800) 300-1022
rfarecruitment@afs4kids.org
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AFS Impact Report

FY '23-'24

AFS FY'23-'24 Impact Report

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FOSTER JOY

2025

AFS Impact

Average Number of Youth Served Annually
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of Revenue Goes to Programs
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Positive Discharge Rate

A Word From AFS

AFS places Mental Health Services at the heart of our mission. We believe that healing begins with safety, trust, and connection. Mental health care must be as individualized as every child we serve. Photo by Barry Weatherall on Unsplash

Prioritizing Mental Health for Youth in Foster Care

At Alternative Family Services (AFS), we know that every child and family entering the foster…

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting youth and families before they enter the child welfare system, Alternative Family Services (AFS) provides school-based services as part of our broader community-based care model. These services bring essential support directly to schools, creating opportunities for prevention, early intervention, and connection.

The Many Benefits of School-Based Services

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting youth and families before they enter the…

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