To better meet the unique needs of foster youth, California is embarking on a significant transformation of its foster care funding model, with a new Tiered Rate Structure (TRS) set to begin on July 1,…
At Alternative Family Services (AFS), we know that every child and family entering the foster care system is coping with profound change and loss. Separation from family may have a significant emotional impact. Each youth…
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…
We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Robin Lemmo, co-founder of Fostering Wishes, to learn more about their inspiring work supporting children and teens in foster care. Our conversation offered a meaningful look into…
When ten-year-old Richie* first came to Alternative Family Services, the world felt like a scary place. After surviving abuse and instability, he arrived in our emergency placement program anxious, exhausted, and afraid to trust anyone. He…
Across the nation, LGBTQ+ youth are dramatically overrepresented in the foster care system. Research estimates that 20–34% of youth in foster care identify as LGBTQ+, compared to just 10% of the general youth population. Lesbian,…
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