Child Welfare and Foster Care

What is a Family Resource Center?

By Alternative Family Services / November 2, 2024
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Alternative Family Resources (AFS) is now part of the California Family Resource Association (CFRA), as part of our wider goal and aspiration to be a full-service Family Resource Center. In…

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Evidence-Based Practices: A Pathway to Better Outcomes for Children, Teens and Families

By Alternative Family Services / October 10, 2024
EBPs represent a pathway to better outcomes for children in foster care. By ensuring that decisions are driven by evidence, child welfare systems can create more stable, nurturing environments where children can heal, grow and succeed.

In the realm of family welfare and human services, the challenges children, teens and families face are profound. Child welfare agencies, like Alternative Family Services (AFS), are committed to improving…

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Kinship Placement vs Foster Care: Understanding the Differences and Benefits

By Alternative Family Services / May 19, 2024
Are you curious about the distinction between kinship placement and traditional foster care? Both play vital roles in the child welfare system but differ in several key aspects. Let's explore these differences and discuss why kinship care is increasingly seen as a beneficial option for children in need.

Are you curious about the distinction between kinship placement and traditional foster care? Both play vital roles in the child welfare system but differ in several key aspects. Let’s explore…

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Q&A on Enhanced Care Management at AFS

By Alternative Family Services / May 1, 2024
Q&A on Enhanced Care Management at AFS

In 2023, AFS rolled out a new program known as Enhanced Care Management (ECM). For a more detailed look at this new and innovative program, we recently sat down with…

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Transform Lives with Our Enhanced Intensive Services Foster Care Program

By Alternative Family Services / April 12, 2024
Join our Enhanced Intensive Services Foster Care (E-ISFC) program and become a pivotal part of a child’s journey toward healing and growth.

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…

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

By Alternative Family Services / March 10, 2024
Announcing The New AFS Intensive Care Coordination Program in San Mateo County

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…

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