Child Welfare and Foster Care
The journey toward rehabilitation for justice-involved youth and adults is complex, but Thinking for Change (T4C) offers a transformative approach that focuses on cognitive restructuring, social skills training, and problem-solving…
Breaking Barriers and Restoring Hope Across Northern California, countless families face overwhelming challenges—from housing instability to mental health struggles—that can make everyday life feel like an uphill battle. Enhanced Care…
Foster youth face unique challenges, including instability, trauma, and the absence of consistent support systems. These experiences often make it difficult for them to trust authority figures or fully engage…
At Alternative Family Services (AFS), we are dedicated to providing the most effective, evidence-based practices (EBPs) to support the children, youth, and families in our care. One such innovative approach…
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…
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…