Alternative Family Services provides thoughtful, informed foster care, adoption, and mental health services throughout Northern California.

Since 1978, the AFS mission is to support vulnerable children and families in need of stability, safety, and well-being in communities.

Note: The foster care industry has replaced the terms "foster parent" and "foster family" with "resource parent" and "resource family."

Resource Homes Needed

Teens & Siblings

AFS is in need for caring, stable, and loving homes for teens and siblings. If you or someone you know can help a teen or sibling group please inquire online or contact:

(800) 300-1022
rfarecruitment@afs4kids.org
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AFS Impact Report

FY '22-'23

AFS FY'22-'23 Impact Report

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A Word From AFS

The Education Outcomes of California Foster Youth​

The Education Outcomes of California Foster Youth​

 Introduction There are over 50,000 foster youth in California, according to data from the Annie…

Impact Story: Sarah

Impact Story: Sarah

Sarah* was five years old when she started individual therapy with Alternative Family Services (AFS).…

[Blog] Addressing Common Misconceptions About Foster Care

Addressing Common Misconceptions About Foster Care

Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about foster care that are widely held across the United…