Child Welfare and Foster Care
We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Robin Lemmo, co-founder of Fostering Wishes, to learn more about their inspiring work supporting children and teens in foster care. Our conversation…
Across the nation, LGBTQ+ youth are dramatically overrepresented in the foster care system. Research estimates that 20–34% of youth in foster care identify as LGBTQ+, compared to just 10% of…
The journey for children and youth in foster care is often marked by significant challenges, and their educational experiences are no exception. Across the United States, including in California, the…
As many AFS staff members will readily tell you, the child welfare system today is rife with misconceptions. Let’s dive into what the child welfare system looks like in the…
At Alternative Family Services (AFS), our mission is to help children, youth, and families heal, grow, and thrive. One innovative tool supporting that mission is Integrated Listening Systems (ILS)—a therapeutic,…
At Alternative Family Services (AFS), we believe healing begins with connection. When children are surrounded by empathy, structure, and unwavering support, even the deepest wounds can begin to mend. That’s…