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Alternative Family Services of Northern California

WEBAlternative Family Services provides thoughtful, informed foster care, adoption, and mental health services throughout Northern California. Since 1978, the AFS mission is to …

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Who We Are – Alternative Family Services

WEBAbout Alternative Family Services. Since 1978, AFS has been serving the diverse and varied needs of thousands of children, youth, and families. Currently, AFS annually …

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Special Needs Foster Care Services

WEBAlternative Family Services is a foster, adoption and mental health agency serving thousands of foster children, youth and families since 1978. The mission of AFS is to …

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Therapeutic Visitation – Alternative Family Services

WEBTherapeutic visitation demonstrates to the Court the parents’ commitment to family reunification. The AFS dedication to community-based services allows therapeutic …

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Where to Find Resources for Foster Youth in California

WEBAre there any key resources missing from our Resources page? If you know of any options or have any suggestions, please let us know! You can reach AFS by phone at (707) 576 …

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Mental Health Services in Northern California AFS

WEBNote: The foster care mental health services provided by AFS are solely for the Northern California foster youth and families we work with and support. For more information …

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Foster Care Services in Northern California AFS

WEBhave a bedroom for foster youth (individual or shared with a child of the same gender and similar in age) In instances where reunification with biological relatives is not possible, …

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Understanding Wraparound Services – Alternative Family Services

WEBDefining Wraparound Services. The California Department of Social Services defines wraparound services as a “strengths-based planning process conducted in a team …

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Santa Rosa Office – Alternative Family Services

WEBContact Information. Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Santa Rosa Office. Phone: (707)576-7700. Fax: (707)576-9700 Become a resource parent: (800)300-1022 …

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Marsha Lewis-Akyeem Named As New CEO of Alternative Family …

WEBFebruary 2, 2022 – Santa Rosa, CA – The Board of Directors of Alternative Family Services (AFS) announces today that Marsha Lewis-Akyeem will take over as the Chief Executive …

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FAQs – Alternative Family Services

WEBNorthern California youth placed in AFS resource family homes are dependents of the state who are referred by county social services departments. AFS places youth and young …

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Top Reasons to Apply for Mental Health Jobs in California

WEB7) Ability to earn a quality salary plus benefits. Mental health clinicians typically make between $50,000 and $60,000 a year. In addition, many foster care mental health jobs …

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The Gathering Place – Alternative Family Services

WEBThe Gathering Place Oakland 401 Roland Way, Suite 100 Oakland, CA 94621 Telephone Number: (510) 746-2800 Fax Number: (510) 746-2810. Hours of Operation

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San Francisco Office – Alternative Family Services

WEB250 Executive Park Blvd, Suite 4900 San Francisco, CA 94134. Send general communications, grant funds, and donations to AFS Administration Office, 131B Stony …

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Celebrating the Holidays with Foster Youth: Do’s and Don’ts

WEBAlternative Family Services (AFS) provides thoughtful, informed foster care, adoption and mental health services throughout California’s San Francisco Bay Area and Greater …

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How Foster Care Works From Start To Finish

WEBAn AFS caseworker is assigned to the client and family at time of placement. The caseworker is expected to visit the resource home within 24 hours of placement …

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Guardianship vs. Adoption vs. Foster Care: What are the Differences

WEBFoster care is designed to be a temporary solution, while biological family members take steps to prove to the courts they are capable of caring for their children again. Foster …

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Transition Aged Youth – Alternative Family Services

WEBProgram Scope. AFS's Transition Age Youth (TAY) programs cater to various groups, ensuring a comprehensive suite of services tailored to each individual. Many of these …

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Leadership – Alternative Family Services

WEBIn January 2022, Johnson officially joined Alternative Family Services, becoming the agency’s first Chief Operating Officer. A California Licensed Clinical Social Worker …

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