Alpha Management Community Services, Inc. (AMCS) does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, marital status or employment status. You can be single or married, rent or own your home, and have biological children or not. You must be in generally good health. Be able to support yourself, and family, financially without dependency on foster care stipends, and be free of felony charges.

A child will not be placed in your home without consent. The amount and type of information about the child(ren) will vary depending on the circumstances. Alpha Management Community Services will try to give you as much information as possible so you can make an informed decision about whether or not a particular child is a good match for your family.

Foster parents must be able to provide a safe, loving and stable home environment, agree to provide nonphysical discipline that promotes self-esteem and respects each child’s culture and ethnicity, and promote and support shared parenting. Foster parents are expected to respect the confidentiality of the child and their families while supporting the overall plan for the child as they transition to permanent living arrangements (with biological family, adoptive family, etc.). We expect foster parents to participate in the planning and care for the child to include court hearings, child and family team meetings, and therapy appointments etc., as needed. Being a foster parent, should mirror your own children's upbringing. This includes arranging, supporting, and participating in activities which meet children’s physical, recreational, cultural, spiritual, and emotional needs while promoting positive values. Foster parents should also demonstrate flexibility in your expectations, attitudes, and behaviors in relation to children’s needs including parenting with a trauma informed care lens.

Alpha Management Services provides services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our goal is to promote independence, personal growth, community inclusion, and an enhanced quality of life. Services are individualized to reflect each person's needs, preferences, goals, and approved service plan. Contact our office to learn more about our available services and how we may be able to support you or your loved one.

Eligibility depends on the specific service being requested and the applicable program requirements. Depending on the service, eligibility may involve a documented diagnosis, an assessment of support needs, Medicaid or other funding eligibility, and authorization from the appropriate health plan or funding agency. Our team can help explain the referral process and identify the information needed to determine whether services may be available.