Child Welfare and Foster Care

Understanding the Tiers Within the Proposed New Tiered Rate Structure

By Alternative Family Services / June 27, 2026

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…

Wraparound Immediate Needs Explained

By Alternative Family Services / June 26, 2026

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…

Supporting San Francisco’s Youth: The Unique Impact of Alternative Family Services

By Alternative Family Services / June 6, 2026

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…

A Deeper Dive on California’s Proposed 2027 Tiered Rate Structure

By Alternative Family Services / May 31, 2026

As previously explored on the AFS blog, California is embarking on a groundbreaking transformation of its foster care funding model, known as the Tiered Rate Structure (TRS), set to begin…

How IP-CANS Will Shape California’s New Tiered Foster Care Rate Structure

By Alternative Family Services / May 17, 2026

California is preparing for a major shift in how foster care support is funded. The state’s new Tiered Foster Care Rate Structure, or TRS, is expected to begin on July…

Elevating Care: AFS’s Journey Toward High Fidelity Wraparound Certification

By Alternative Family Services / March 22, 2026

At Alternative Family Services (AFS), our mission since 1978 has been to provide thoughtful, informed support to vulnerable children and families in the Bay Area and greater Sacramento region. We…

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