About Alternative family services
Alternative Family Services: Providing Compassionate Foster Care, Adoption, and Mental Health Services in Northern California
Alternative Family Services (AFS) is a leading provider of foster care, adoption, and mental health services in Northern California. With over 40 years of experience in the field, AFS has helped thousands of children and families find stability and support during difficult times.
At AFS, we believe that every child deserves a safe and loving home. Our team of dedicated professionals works tirelessly to provide compassionate care to children who have experienced trauma or neglect. We understand that each child has unique needs and challenges, which is why we offer a range of services tailored to meet their individual needs.
Foster Care Services
Our foster care program provides temporary homes for children who are unable to live with their birth families due to abuse or neglect. We work closely with our foster parents to ensure that they have the training and support they need to provide a safe and nurturing environment for these vulnerable children.
We also offer specialized foster care services for children with medical or behavioral needs. Our team includes licensed therapists who can provide additional support for both the child and their foster family.
Adoption Services
For children who are unable to return home safely, adoption can be an option for permanent placement. AFS offers comprehensive adoption services including home studies, matching with prospective adoptive families, post-placement support services as well as legal assistance throughout the process.
Mental Health Services
In addition to our foster care and adoption programs, AFS also provides mental health services for youth ages 0-21 years old through Medi-Cal insurance coverage. Our licensed therapists work closely with clients on an individual basis or within group settings depending on their specific needs such as depression/anxiety treatment; trauma-focused therapy; substance abuse counseling; family therapy etc.
Training & Support
AFS believes in providing ongoing training & support not only for our staff but also our caregivers (foster parents). We offer various trainings such as Trauma-Informed Care Training which helps caregivers understand how trauma affects behavior so they can better respond appropriately when working with traumatized youth; Cultural Competency Training which helps caregivers understand different cultures so they can better serve diverse populations etc.
Why Choose Alternative Family Services?
At Alternative Family Services we pride ourselves on being one of the most trusted providers of foster care/adoption/mental health services in Northern California because:
1) We have over 40 years’ experience providing quality service
2) Our staff is highly trained & experienced
3) We tailor our programs/services based on each client’s unique situation
4) We believe in providing ongoing training/support
5) Our goal is always reunification whenever possible but if not then finding permanent homes through adoption.
6) The safety & well-being of every child under our supervision is paramount
Get In Touch With Us Today!
If you’re interested in learning more about Alternative Family Service's programs/services please visit us at www.afs4kids.org or call us at (800)-300-1022 today!
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