Transform Lives with Our Enhanced Intensive Services Foster Care Program

By Alternative Family Services | April 12, 2024

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…

Impact Story: Maddie’s Summer of Transformation

By Alternative Family Services | April 12, 2024

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…

Announcing The New AFS Intensive Care Coordination Program in San Mateo County

By Alternative Family Services | March 10, 2024

We are excited to share the news that AFS will soon launch a major initiative in San Mateo County, focusing on providing Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) services. This groundbreaking program marks a significant milestone in…

About The New AFS Apprentice and Internship Program

By Alternative Family Services | February 22, 2024

We are thrilled to introduce the AFS Apprentice and Internship Program! Through this program, we aim to provide our apprentices and interns with comprehensive support, empowering them to excel personally and professionally. Our goal is…

Dear 10-Year-Old Self: Letter from A Former Foster Youth

By Alternative Family Services | February 22, 2024

Note: This “letter” was written by a former AFS foster youth, describing what they would tell a past version of themselves now. Dear 10-Year-Old Self, I’m reaching out across the years to hold your hand…

A New Chapter: Brielle’s Journey from Struggle to Success

By Alternative Family Services | February 22, 2024

Brielle’s* story is a powerful testament to resilience, the transformative power of support, and the possibility of new beginnings. When Brielle entered the Juvenile Probation Program in 2023, her life was a complex puzzle of…

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