A Deeper Dive on California’s Proposed 2027 Tiered Rate Structure

By Alternative Family Services | May 31, 2026

As previously explored on the AFS blog, California is embarking on a groundbreaking transformation of its foster care funding model, known as the Tiered Rate Structure (TRS), set to begin on July 1, 2027. Let’s…

How IP-CANS Will Shape California’s New Tiered Foster Care Rate Structure

By Alternative Family Services | May 17, 2026

California is preparing for a major shift in how foster care support is funded. The state’s new Tiered Foster Care Rate Structure, or TRS, is expected to begin on July 1, 2027, subject to legislative…

Elevating Care: AFS’s Journey Toward High Fidelity Wraparound Certification

By Alternative Family Services | March 22, 2026

At Alternative Family Services (AFS), our mission since 1978 has been to provide thoughtful, informed support to vulnerable children and families in the Bay Area and greater Sacramento region. We are excited to share a…

Understanding California’s 2027 Tiered Rate Structure

By Alternative Family Services | March 6, 2026

To better meet the unique needs of foster youth, California is embarking on a significant transformation of its foster care funding model, with a new Tiered Rate Structure (TRS) set to begin on July 1,…

Prioritizing Mental Health for Youth in Foster Care

By Alternative Family Services | December 7, 2025

At Alternative Family Services (AFS), we know that every child and family entering the foster care system is coping with profound change and loss. Separation from family may have a significant emotional impact. Each youth…

The Many Benefits of School-Based Services

By Alternative Family Services | November 30, 2025

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting youth and families before they enter the child welfare system, Alternative Family Services (AFS) provides school-based services as part of our broader community-based care model. These services…

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