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 in conversations about their goals…
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 care system at 18, Jamal…
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 is the Safe and Sound…
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 grandparents through Alternative Family Services…
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 this blog post, we’ll explore…
Averie Ramirez, MSW, became the Assistant Program Director for East Bay Foster Care in September 2024. Get to know Averie and her work at AFS. What are your main responsibilities at AFS? I got hired…
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