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What Can Be Done to Help Children in Foster Care?

By Alternative Family Services | January 30, 2019

Close to 56,000 children are in the foster care system in California, a number that has unfortunately remained relatively steady since 2011. In the greater Bay Area, between two and seven of every 1,000 children are in foster care.   …

Guardianship vs. Adoption vs. Foster Care: What are the Differences?

By Alternative Family Services | January 25, 2019

When it comes to the care of non-biological children in California and elsewhere in the United States, there are many terms you should know. Let’s break down three of them: Guardianship, Foster Care and Adoption.  …

Celebrating the Holidays with Foster Youth: Do's and Don'ts

Celebrating the Holidays with Foster Youth: Do’s and Don’ts

By Alternative Family Services | November 13, 2018

The end-of-year holiday season, which usually stretches from around Thanksgiving in late November to Christmas and New Year’s Day, is typically associated with cheer, family, food and joy. And while the holiday season is positive…

The Many Benefits of Corporate Philanthropy: Why and How to Give Back [EBOOK]

By Alternative Family Services | October 25, 2018

Every year, hundreds of businesses and organizations donate time, resources, money and more to various philanthropic groups and charities. In the U.S. alone, companies now donate more than $18.5 billion annually. Companies big and small…

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Where Do You End Up Living After the Foster Care Process Ends?

By Alternative Family Services | October 21, 2018

Typically, most discussions around foster youth and their families center around their time in the care of Resource Parents, away from their biological parents. But what happens when they are no longer youths? Where do…

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3 Top Tips for Parents

By Alternative Family Services | October 21, 2018

No matter how old your child is or how you became a parent or caregiver, raising kids is hard work. We’re here to help. Here are three top parenting tips to help you and your…

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