Child Welfare and Foster Care

Staff in Action: Brittany Ratiani

By Alternative Family Services / March 25, 2022

Brittany Ratiani, LMFT, is one of the amazing staff members here at AFS. Brittany was recently promoted to the role of Clinical Supervisor for our Sonoma County Mental Health Program,…

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Foster Care and Taxes: What You Need to Know

By Alternative Family Services / March 19, 2022
Foster Care and Taxes: What You Need to Know

With the 2021 tax season filing deadline approaching, here are three things you should know about foster care and taxes.  Note: This article should not be construed as legal advice.…

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Family Homes for Youth: AFS’s New Juvenile Restorative Justice Program in San Francisco

By Alternative Family Services / September 11, 2021
AFS is honored to launch our new juvenile restorative justice program, Family Homes for Youth, in partnership with the City and County of San Francisco.

AFS is honored to launch our new juvenile restorative justice program, Family Homes for Youth, in partnership with the City and County of San Francisco. For eligible youth entering justice…

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How to Become a Resource Parent in California

By Alternative Family Services / July 2, 2021
How to Become a Resource Parent in California: The 5 Key Steps To Becoming a Foster or Fost-Adopt Parent in California​

Key Steps To Becoming a Foster or Fost-Adopt Parent in California​ Steps on How to Become a Resource Parent in California How to Become a Resource Parent in California –…

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What Makes the AFS San Francisco Emergency Placement Program Unique?

By Alternative Family Services / June 29, 2021
About AFS SF Emergency Placement Program

AFS partners with the City and County of San Francisco to run their Emergency Placement Program (EPP) that provides 24/7 on-call emergency care to San Francisco County children and teens 18 years…

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How to Support the Education Needs of Transition Age Youth

By Alternative Family Services / June 15, 2021
TAY Youth Education

As compared to other young adults, transition age youth (TAY) who have or will soon emancipate from foster care face enormous challenges, including how to pursue their educational needs.   Many…

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