Foster Parenting

Reunification and Foster Care: What You Need to Know

By Alternative Family Services / June 24, 2023

What do foster parents, children in foster care, biological families and the general public need to know about reunification in foster care? Let’s explore the reunification process within the foster…

Foster Care and Taxes: What You Need to Know

By Alternative Family Services / March 19, 2022

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.…

Meet the Resource Parent: Gayle Ballinger

By Alternative Family Services / January 17, 2022

Here at AFS, we are lucky to work with some amazing Resource Parents. Today, we’re going to highlight one of them: Gayle Ballinger.  Interview with Former Foster Parent Gayle Ballinger …

What Are Grandfamilies?

By Alternative Family Services / October 15, 2021

Have you ever heard of the term “grandfamilies” but weren’t sure what the term actually meant? We’re here to help! In this blog post, we’ll define the term and highlight…

How to Become a Resource Parent in California

By Alternative Family Services / July 2, 2021

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 –…

Meet the Resource Parent: Derrick Hooper

By Alternative Family Services / April 4, 2021

Here at AFS, we are lucky to work with some amazing Resource Parents. Today, we’re going to highlight one of them: Derrick Hooper.  For over 20 years, Derrick has been…

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