Impact Stories

Impact Story: Meet Jamal

By Alternative Family Services / December 13, 2024

Meet Jamal*, a former foster youth whose life took a remarkable turn thanks to the Foster Care to Success “Transitional Aged Youth” (TAY) program. After aging out of the foster…

Impact Story: Bringing Hope and Joy to Two Sisters in Kinship Care

By Alternative Family Services / November 26, 2024

Meet Mia* and Lily*, twin sisters with a bond as unbreakable as their resilience. After facing significant challenges in their early years, they were placed in kinship care with their…

A Journey of Healing: A Family Reunited at The Gathering Place

By Alternative Family Services / September 20, 2024

I first met a young client, Charlie*, and his mother Annie*, in December 2023 at The Gathering Place (TGP). They were hesitant, quiet, and burdened heavily when they arrived. In…

The Power of Music – Kayla’s Story

By Alternative Family Services / August 22, 2024

Kayla* always had a passion for music. Growing up in foster care, she found solace in the melodies and rhythms that allowed her to escape the challenges of her reality.…

Empowering the Howard Family: A Journey of Hope and Resilience

By Alternative Family Services / August 7, 2024

Meet the Howard* family, a shining example of resilience and compassion. Recently, the Howards welcomed three siblings into their home: Mia, a newborn; Ethan, a spirited 8-year-old; and Lucas, a…

Impact Story: David’s Journey

By Alternative Family Services / July 18, 2024

Struggles and setbacks marked David’s* high school journey. As a foster youth, he faced many academic and personal challenges. David was failing multiple classes and frequently found himself in conflicts…

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