Alternative Family Services (AFS)

“It takes a village to raise a child.” AFS is that village for thousand of N. Ca foster youth and families.

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We are no longer tweeting from this handle. To stay up to date on all things AFS, follow us here: @afs4kids

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In lieu of collecting supplies in our branches this year, we are requesting monetary donations that will be used to support our partners. Learn more at https://t.co/jFnrQ9IoKq.

All proceeds benefit @AltFamServices and Alameda County Family Justice Center. #GiveWhereYouLive

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We have a new Twitter profile! You can now follow up @afs4kids - please head to our new profile to stay on top of the latest #fostercare news and internal updates!

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Please note that AFS offices will be closed today (July 3rd) for the July 4th holiday. Wishing everyone a happy and safe Independence Day.

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Here's what Sade Daniels, program analyst with the state of California and a noted public speaker, has to say about #race, #fostercare and #policing today: https://t.co/CPZkrMU26O

@ChronicleSC #AllBlackFosterYouthLivesMatter #childwelfare #fosteryouth

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According to Denise Goodman, Ph.D., a senior fellow at Case Commons, it's critical that resource parents and biological parents work together: https://t.co/PVsgIlW2rt

#fostercare #childwelfare @ACFHHS #family #fosteryouth #fosterhope

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June is National LGBTQ Pride Month. This month and throughout the year, we are proud to support and stand alongside all LGBTQIA+ foster youth, resource parents, family members, community members and AFS staff.

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Wishing everyone a very Happy Father's Day. No matter how you became a dad, we hope you have a great day today.

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AFS today commemorates Juneteenth, and stands in solidarity with everyone fighting for a more just future.

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A May #survey from @FosterClub last month, 65% of transition-aged #fosteryouth have found themselves unemployed because of #COVID-9. @ChronicleSC has more information on the economic and financial fallout of the pandemic on youth in #fostercare today: https://t.co/i8ROWs8pug

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A recent study found that #fosteryouth in #California who remained in #fostercare until 21 were less likely to later experience #homelessness than those who left care at any point after their 18th birthday. Check out the full results here [PDF]: https://t.co/afIXiCT6Lt

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Even while we're all sheltering in place, some foster youth are finding their forever family! https://t.co/omFEbGDG4Y

#fostercare #fostadopt #foreverfamily #fosteryouth #family #covid19

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Did you know that pop star @Sia is a fost-adopt parent? She recently announced that she adopted her two sons when they were both 18: https://t.co/V8rNMFSipg

#fostercare #adoption #fostadopt #fosteryouth

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June is National Reunification Month. Whenever possible, we always aim to reunify #fosteryouth with biological family. Here's a great example of one successful reunification: https://t.co/r7589YycRa

#reunification #fostercare #childwelfare #NationalReunificationMonth #Foster

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Last month, Santa Clara County approved a bold, new experiment designed to help former foster youth. Read more about the plan here: https://t.co/l0UUOV9qwa

@ChronicleSC #fostercare #childwelfare #SantaClaraCounty #fosteryouth #California

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Considering adoption? Here's what you need to know about your options, including adoption from foster care: https://t.co/0cXeHM9q8D

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National Foster Care Awareness Month may be drawing to an end, but there’s still time to Foster Hope with the youth and families AFS serves throughout Northern California: https://t.co/SX1riu2pIH #FosterHope #FosterCareAwarenessMonth #FosterCare #GivingBack #Community #COVID19

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During #FosterCareAwarenessMonth, we want to highlight the Unsung Heroes of COVID-19: the amazing staff members at AFS. Here’s one example of how the team is going above and beyond to help youth no matter what: https://t.co/6NDH3Y59pK #FosterHope #FosterCare #GivingBack #Covid19

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This #FosterCareAwarenessMonth, there’s still time to #fosterhope and help #fosteryouth and families in your community. Donate today to help those we serve have the support and care they need and rely on during these unprecedented times: https://t.co/SX1riu2pIH #FosterCare

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During #FosterCareAwarenessMonth, we want to highlight the Unsung Heroes of COVID-19. Here’s one example of how the AFS team is working with one young man to help him transition towards independence: https://t.co/cCo0DEte5K #FosterHope #FosterCare #Mentalhealth #FosterYouth