When 10-year-old KJ* entered AFS’s E-ISFC program in January 2026, he was having difficulty managing intense emotions and experiences that often left him overwhelmed. His distress could escalate quickly, sometimes resulting in unsafe behavior and…
Family-based care can offer children and youth consistency, connection, and the everyday experience of belonging to a household. Some young people, however, have complex behavioral health, emotional, or medical needs that require a more intensive…
Sophie Eckert, MSW, M.Ed, is Program Director for the Marin County Transitional Aged Youth and Transitional Housing Program at Alternative Family Services. Get to know more about Sophie and her work here at AFS. …
California is preparing for a “seismic shift” in how foster care supports are structured and funded. The new Tiered Foster Care Rate Structure, or TRS, is designed to move the state toward a more needs-based…
California is preparing for a major transformation in how foster care supports are structured and funded. As part of the state’s new Tiered Foster Care Rate Structure, the Wraparound Immediate Needs, or WIN, Program is…
Since 1978, Alternative Family Services (AFS) has remained dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and families by providing stability, safety, and well-being through preventative, foster care, and mental health services. In San Francisco, AFS provides a…
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