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Alternative Family Services provides thoughtful, informed foster care, adoption & mental health services in Northern California. Get in touch with us today.

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Building Pathways to Independence: How AFS Supports Transition-Age Youth in Marin County
Aug 15, 2026 · original
Becoming an adult is rarely a single step. Most young people rely on family members, mentors, teachers, and other trusted adults as they learn to navigate housing, education, employment, finances, health care, and relationships. For young people in or transitioning from foster care, consistent guidance and a dependable support network can be especially important. In… The post Building Pathways to Independence: How AFS Supports Transition-Age Youth in Marin County appeared first on Alternative Family Services .
Understanding California’s Tiered Foster Care Rate Structure: What It Means for AFS
Aug 15, 2026 · original
California is preparing for a significant change in how foster care funding is determined and delivered. The Tiered Foster Care Rate Structure, commonly referred to as the Tiered Rate Structure or TRS(opens in new tab), is designed to base funding on the assessed needs and strengths of each child or young adult, not primarily on… The post Understanding California’s Tiered Foster Care Rate Structure: What It Means for AFS appeared first on Alternative Family Services .
Milestone Moment: Finding a New Way to Connect
Jul 26, 2026 · original
When 10-year-old KJ* entered AFS’s E-ISFC program in January 2026, he was having difficulty managing intense emotions and experiences that often left him overwhelmed. His distress could escalate quickly, sometimes resulting in unsafe behavior and repeated hospitalizations. Rather than focusing only on what could be seen on the surface, KJ’s AFS team considered what his… The post Milestone Moment: Finding a New Way to Connect appeared first on Alternative Family Services .
Understanding Enhanced Intensive Services Foster Care (E-ISFC)
Jul 26, 2026 · original
Family-based care can offer children and youth consistency, connection, and the everyday experience of belonging to a household. Some young people, however, have complex behavioral health, emotional, or medical needs that require a more intensive and coordinated level of support. Enhanced Intensive Services Foster Care, or E-ISFC, brings specially trained resource parents together with caseworkers,… The post Understanding Enhanced Intensive Services Foster Care (E-ISFC) appeared first on Alternative Family Services .
Staff in Action: Sophie Eckert
Jul 15, 2026 · original
Sophie Eckert, MSW, M.Ed, is Program Director for the Marin County Transitional Aged Youth and Transitional Housing Program at Alternative Family Services. Get to know more about Sophie and her work here at AFS. What are your main responsibilities at AFS? I’m the program director for Marin Transitional age youth and we run county… The post Staff in Action: Sophie Eckert appeared first on Alternative Family Services .
Understanding the Tiers Within the Proposed New Tiered Rate Structure
Jun 27, 2026 · original
California is preparing for a “seismic shift” in how foster care supports are structured and funded. The new Tiered Foster Care Rate Structure, or TRS, is designed to move the state toward a more needs-based model of care. One where funding is connected to the needs and strengths of each child or nonminor dependent, rather… The post Understanding the Tiers Within the Proposed New Tiered Rate Structure appeared first on Alternative Family Services .
Wraparound Immediate Needs Explained
Jun 26, 2026 · original
California is preparing for a major transformation in how foster care supports are structured and funded. As part of the state’s new Tiered Foster Care Rate Structure, the Wraparound Immediate Needs, or WIN, Program is being developed to help ensure that children and youth in foster care receive timely, coordinated support based on their individual… The post Wraparound Immediate Needs Explained appeared first on Alternative Family Services .
Supporting San Francisco’s Youth: The Unique Impact of Alternative Family Services
Jun 6, 2026 · original
Since 1978, Alternative Family Services (AFS) has remained dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and families by providing stability, safety, and well-being through preventative, foster care, and mental health services. In San Francisco, AFS provides a range of unique programs specifically tailored to the needs of the local community and youth involved in the juvenile justice… The post Supporting San Francisco’s Youth: The Unique Impact of Alternative Family Services appeared first on Alternative Family Services .
A Deeper Dive on California’s Proposed 2027 Tiered Rate Structure
May 31, 2026 · original
As previously explored on the AFS blog, California is embarking on a groundbreaking transformation of its foster care funding model, known as the Tiered Rate Structure (TRS), set to begin on July 1, 2027. Let’s go into more detail about how funding may change. A Shift from Placements to People For many years, the foster… The post A Deeper Dive on California’s Proposed 2027 Tiered Rate Structure appeared first on Alternative Family Services .
How IP-CANS Will Shape California’s New Tiered Foster Care Rate Structure
May 17, 2026 · original
California is preparing for a major shift in how foster care support is funded. The state’s new Tiered Foster Care Rate Structure, or TRS, is expected to begin on July 1, 2027, subject to legislative appropriation and completion of the necessary statewide automation. Under this new structure, foster care rates will be based on a… The post How IP-CANS Will Shape California’s New Tiered Foster Care Rate Structure appeared first on Alternative Family Services .

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