In late 2016, a young boy named Anthony J.* found a new beginning in Santa Rosa, California in his foster parents’ home, Laura Thompson* and Miguel Ruiz*. At just 11 years old, Anthony had experienced…
In 2023, AFS rolled out a new program known as Enhanced Care Management (ECM). For a more detailed look at this new and innovative program, we recently sat down with Manisha Sandhu, Program Director of…
Manny*, now 17, grew up in the foster care system and found more than just a trim at the local barber shop he frequented with his foster father. For Manny, the barber shop was a…
Candyce Phifer, MSW, who is a Case Worker at the AFS Sacramento office, is one of our fantastic staff members. In this interview, we’ll get to know Candyce and her work at AFS. What are…
Are you driven by a desire to make a significant difference in the lives of children facing unique challenges? Join our Enhanced Intensive Services Foster Care (E-ISFC) program and become a pivotal part of a…
Maddie*, a bright-eyed 12-year-old with an infectious laugh, entered the foster care system very young. Shy and reserved, she often felt like an outsider looking in, her notebook filled with doodles of soccer balls and…
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