Meet The Resource Parent: Ms. Gwen Lloyd

Meet The Resource Parent: Gwen Lloyd

By Alternative Family Services | May 20, 2022

Here at AFS, we are lucky to work with some amazing Resource Parents. Today, we’re going to highlight one of them: Gwen Lloyd.  Ms. Gwen Lloyd has been a resource parent with AFS since October…

Staff in Action: Patty Cala

By Alternative Family Services | March 26, 2022

Patty Cala, MSW is one of the amazing staff members here at AFS. Patty serves as the Director of Transition Age Youth Services for AFS’s Marin ILP/THP+ program. Get To Know Patty What are your…

Staff in Action: Brittany Ratiani

By Alternative Family Services | March 25, 2022

Brittany Ratiani, LMFT, is one of the amazing staff members here at AFS. Brittany was recently promoted to the role of Clinical Supervisor for our Sonoma County Mental Health Program, and she previously was a…

Foster Care and Taxes: What You Need to Know

Foster Care and Taxes: What You Need to Know

By Alternative Family Services | March 19, 2022

With the 2021 tax season filing deadline approaching, here are three things you should know about foster care and taxes.  Note: This article should not be construed as legal advice. The purpose of this article…

Beverly Johnson, LCSW, Joins AFS as First COO

Beverly Johnson, LCSW, Joins AFS as First COO

By Alternative Family Services | February 9, 2022

We are excited to welcome Bevery Johnson to the AFS family! In January 2022, Johnson officially joined Alternative Family Services, becoming the agency’s first ever Chief Operating Officer. Based out of the Sacramento area, Beverly…

Marsha Lewis-Akyeem Named As New CEO of Alternative Family Services

Marsha Lewis-Akyeem Named As New CEO of Alternative Family Services

By Alternative Family Services | February 5, 2022

Lewis-Akyeem Takes Over for Dr. Jay Berlin, Who Has Served as the Founder/CEO of Alternative Family Services Since Its Founding In 1978  February 2, 2022 – Santa Rosa, CA – The Board of Directors of…

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