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

Impact Story: Marcus

Impact Story: Marcus

Marcus* was placed with an AFS foster mother 11 years ago when he was just…

Tonia Elliott AFS Caseworker

Staff in Action: Tonia Elliott

Tonia Elliott is one of the amazing staff members here at AFS. Tonia, a Caseworker…

Alma Woodard: AFS Staff in Action

Staff in Action: Alma Woodard

Alma Woodard, Home Approver/Trainer, is one of the amazing staff members here at AFS. Here’s…