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 '21-'22

AFS FY'21-'22 Impact Report

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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

What Happens When There Is A Report of Child Abuse/Neglect? For AFS Blog: Foster Care and Neglect: What You Should Know

Foster Care and Neglect: What You Should Know

Oftentimes, youth enter foster care due to neglect.  According to the Adoption and Foster Care…

Here at AFS, we recently put together a guide highlighting key resources for foster youth in California – and for others in the state in need of support and resources. You can check it out here: https://www.afs4kids.org/resources/

Where to Find Resources for Foster Youth in California

Here at AFS, we recently put together a guide highlighting key resources for foster youth…

Reunification and Foster Care: What You Need to Know [AFS Blog]

Reunification and Foster Care: What You Need to Know

What do foster parents, children in foster care, biological families and the general public need…