Impact Story: Sarah

Impact Story: Sarah

By Alternative Family Services | August 24, 2022

Sarah* was five years old when she started individual therapy with Alternative Family Services (AFS). Sarah had one failed adoption attempt already and was struggling in her new prospective adoptive placement. Sarah was experiencing difficulties with another child…

[Blog] Addressing Common Misconceptions About Foster Care

Addressing Common Misconceptions About Foster Care

By Alternative Family Services | May 31, 2022

Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about foster care that are widely held across the United States. To help break down the most prevalent foster care myths and misconceptions and provide the real story about the…

Meet The Resource Parent: Ms. Gwen Lloyd

Meet The Resource Parent: Gwen Lloyd

By Alternative Family Services | May 20, 2022

Here at AFS, we are lucky to work with some amazing Resource Parents. Today, we’re going to highlight one of them: Gwen Lloyd.  Ms. Gwen Lloyd has been a resource parent with AFS since October…

Staff in Action: Patty Cala

By Alternative Family Services | March 26, 2022

Patty Cala, MSW is one of the amazing staff members here at AFS. Patty serves as the Director of Transition Age Youth Services for AFS’s Marin ILP/THP+ program. Get To Know Patty What are your…

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, and she previously was a…

Foster Care and Taxes: What You Need to Know

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. The purpose of this article…

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