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A Lifeline for Families in Need: Understanding Enhanced Care Management (ECM)

By Alternative Family Services | February 7, 2025

Breaking Barriers and Restoring Hope Across Northern California, countless families face overwhelming challenges—from housing instability to mental health struggles—that can make everyday life feel like an uphill battle. Enhanced Care Management (ECM) is a transformative…

Impact Story: Dylan’s Journey to Healing and Stability

Impact Story: Dylan’s Journey to Healing and Stability

By Alternative Family Services | January 23, 2025

Dylan*, a 17-year-old male, was referred to the AFS Juvenile Probation Department (JPD) Program in 2022 after enduring a lifetime of unimaginable hardships. By the time he joined the program, Dylan had experienced 52 failed…

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Unlocking Potential: How Motivational Interviewing Transforms the Lives of Foster Youth

By Alternative Family Services | January 19, 2025

Foster youth face unique challenges, including instability, trauma, and the absence of consistent support systems. These experiences often make it difficult for them to trust authority figures or fully engage in conversations about their goals…

Thanks to the TAY program, Jamal received financial aid to pursue a vocational training program in automotive technology. The program not only provided the funds for his tuition and tools but also connected him with a mentor who guided him through the challenges of transitioning into adulthood.

Impact Story: Meet Jamal

By Alternative Family Services | December 13, 2024

Meet Jamal*, a former foster youth whose life took a remarkable turn thanks to the Foster Care to Success “Transitional Aged Youth” (TAY) program. After aging out of the foster care system at 18, Jamal…

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Understanding the Safe and Sound Protocol: A Path to Healing and Connection

By Alternative Family Services | December 1, 2024

At Alternative Family Services (AFS), we are dedicated to providing the most effective, evidence-based practices (EBPs) to support the children, youth, and families in our care. One such innovative approach is the Safe and Sound…

Meet Mia* and Lily*, twin sisters with a bond as unbreakable as their resilience. After facing significant challenges in their early years, they were placed in kinship care with their grandparents through Alternative Family Services (AFS).

Impact Story: Bringing Hope and Joy to Two Sisters in Kinship Care

By Alternative Family Services | November 26, 2024

Meet Mia* and Lily*, twin sisters with a bond as unbreakable as their resilience. After facing significant challenges in their early years, they were placed in kinship care with their grandparents through Alternative Family Services…

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