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 '23-'24

AFS FY'23-'24 Impact Report

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FOSTER HOPE

2025

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

As a foster youth, he faced many academic and personal challenges. The future looked uncertain for David, but everything changed with the help of Foster Learning.

Impact Story: David’s Journey

Struggles and setbacks marked David’s* high school journey. As a foster youth, he faced many…

Jessica's* journey through the foster care system was filled with challenges, but her determination to succeed never wavered. As she approached her transition age, she faced the daunting prospect of aging out of the system without the support and resources needed to continue her education and secure stable housing. That's where the Foster Learning campaign stepped in and made a profound difference in her life.

Success Story: Meet Jessica

Jessica’s* journey through the foster care system was filled with challenges, but her determination to…

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