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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AFS Golf Tournament

May 16, 2024

FOSTER HOPE

Foster Care Awareness Month

AFS Impact

Average Number of Youth Served Annually
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of Revenue Goes to Programs
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Positive Discharge Rate

A Word From AFS

Foster Care and Taxes: What You Need to Know

Foster Care and Taxes: What You Need to Know

With the 2021 tax season filing deadline approaching, here are three things you should know…

Beverly Johnson, LCSW, Joins AFS as First COO

Beverly Johnson, LCSW, Joins AFS as First COO

We are excited to welcome Bevery Johnson to the AFS family! In January 2022, Johnson…

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

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

Lewis-Akyeem Takes Over for Dr. Jay Berlin, Who Has Served as the Founder/CEO of Alternative…