Want to grow your family by adopting siblings? For many adoptive parents in the United States, adopting a sibling group from foster care is ideal for a wide variety of reasons. If you’re interested in…
One question we’ve often heard over the years is, “Can you adopt an adult?” Let’s dig into this query further in the context of foster care. Adoption Age from Foster Care In short, yes, you…
There are lots of stats out there about the state of foster youth in California, including on our own blog. But these numbers never tell the full picture. We recently chatted with M, a former…
Whether you’re interested in a fresh start in the job market or you want to work part time after a decades-long career, a social services position is one of the best second careers you can…
Curious about what the “foster” in foster care means? Let’s unpack the term in the realm of child welfare. What does foster mean? If you look up “foster” in the dictionary, you’ll see a definition for a…
Have you seen the term “resource parent” or “resource family” used on our site and wondered, what is a Resource Parent? Why do we and others in the child welfare space use this term? Let’s explain. Resource…
Award to be Presented at AFS 40th Anniversary Gala February 28 Santa Rosa, CA, February 5, 2019 – Alternative Family Services (AFS) is proud to announce that Faith M. Battles, MSW, former AFS case worker and currently the Division…
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. …
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. …
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…
Subscribe for Updates
Thanks for subscribing! Please check your email for further instructions.