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Impact Story: Smiles of Transformation

By Alternative Family Services / December 15, 2023
Dr. Laurier's story is a testament to the profound impact one person can make when they choose to extend their expertise and compassion to help those on their path to a brighter future.

A special thank you to Dr. Laurier*, a compassionate dentist with a heart of gold. Driven by a deep sense of empathy, Dr. Laurier. has made it his mission to…

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Staff in Action: Gabriel D’Ambrosio

By Alternative Family Services / November 5, 2023
Staff in Action Gabriel D.

Gabriel D’Ambrosio, Assistant Program Director at the AFS Oakland office, is one of our fantastic staff members. In this interview, we’ll get to know Gabe and his work at AFS. …

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Understanding Wraparound Services

By Alternative Family Services / October 15, 2023
Understanding Wraparound Services

Have you come across the term “wraparound services”? With its increasing utilization in the human services sector, it’s essential to delve into what wraparound programs entail and why they’re gaining…

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Roseline’s Journey: From Despair to Renewed Hope

By Alternative Family Services / October 12, 2023
Roseline’s Journey: From Despair to Renewed Hope

Roseline’s* story began amidst challenges that most of us can only imagine. Deep struggles and heartbreaking moments marked her early life, but it is also a testament to human resilience…

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Staff in Action: Heather Priebe

By Alternative Family Services / September 30, 2023
Heather Priebe is one of the amazing staff members here at AFS. Get to know more about her and her role here at AFS. 

Heather Priebe is one of the amazing staff members here at AFS. Get to know more about her and her role here at AFS.  What are your main responsibilities at…

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Understanding Marin County’s Universal Basic Income Pilot Program to Help Foster Youth

By Alternative Family Services / September 18, 2023
Interview with Bree Marchman about Marin County's UBI program for foster youth

Marin County recently began rolling out a guaranteed income pilot program to further support current and former foster youth in the county. To learn more about this initiative, we recently…

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