Candyce Phifer, MSW, who is a Case Worker at the AFS Sacramento office, is one of our fantastic staff members. In this interview, we’ll get to know Candyce and her work at AFS.

Staff in Action: Candyce Phifer

By Alternative Family Services | April 12, 2024

Candyce Phifer, MSW, who is a Case Worker at the AFS Sacramento office, is one of our fantastic staff members. In this interview, we’ll get to know Candyce and her work at AFS.  What are…

Join our Enhanced Intensive Services Foster Care (E-ISFC) program and become a pivotal part of a child’s journey toward healing and growth.

Transform Lives with Our Enhanced Intensive Services Foster Care Program

By Alternative Family Services | April 12, 2024

Are you driven by a desire to make a significant difference in the lives of children facing unique challenges? Join our Enhanced Intensive Services Foster Care (E-ISFC) program and become a pivotal part of a…

Thanks to the generosity of donors to the Foster Hope campaign, Maddie's summer was just the beginning. Her story is a testament to these experiences' impact on a foster child's life—a true embodiment of the hope, growth, and joy your contributions foster.

Impact Story: Maddie’s Summer of Transformation

By Alternative Family Services | April 12, 2024

Maddie*, a bright-eyed 12-year-old with an infectious laugh, entered the foster care system very young. Shy and reserved, she often felt like an outsider looking in, her notebook filled with doodles of soccer balls and…

Announcing The New AFS Intensive Care Coordination Program in San Mateo County

Announcing The New AFS Intensive Care Coordination Program in San Mateo County

By Alternative Family Services | March 10, 2024

We are excited to share the news that AFS will soon launch a major initiative in San Mateo County, focusing on providing Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) services. This groundbreaking program marks a significant milestone in…

We are thrilled to introduce the AFS Apprentice and Internship Program! Through this program, we aim to provide our apprentices and interns with comprehensive support, empowering them to excel personally and professionally. Our goal is to help them realize their full potential within our community and as integral members of the AFS team. 

About The New AFS Apprentice and Internship Program

By Alternative Family Services | February 22, 2024

We are thrilled to introduce the AFS Apprentice and Internship Program! Through this program, we aim to provide our apprentices and interns with comprehensive support, empowering them to excel personally and professionally. Our goal is…

Dear 10-year-old self, know that you are loved, valued, and incredibly strong. Our journey is a testament to the power of resilience, a reminder that dawn always breaks no matter how dark the night is.

Dear 10-Year-Old Self: Letter from A Former Foster Youth

By Alternative Family Services | February 22, 2024

Note: This “letter” was written by a former AFS foster youth, describing what they would tell a past version of themselves now. Dear 10-Year-Old Self, I’m reaching out across the years to hold your hand…

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