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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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

Your support for Foster Hope can light the path for many more foster youth like Manny, guiding them toward fulfilling and autonomous futures

Manny’s Journey: From Foster Care to Future Barber

Manny*, now 17, grew up in the foster care system and found more than just…

Candyce Phifer, MSW, who is a Case Worker at the AFS Sacramento office, is one of our fantastic staff members. In this interview, we’ll get to know Candyce and her work at AFS.

Staff in Action: Candyce Phifer

Candyce Phifer, MSW, who is a Case Worker at the AFS Sacramento office, is one…

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