Growing Alternatives firmly believes that it takes an entire community to raise a child. That is why our agency has been so successful in providing adequate living conditions for children in inadequate situations.

With our resources and the community’s support we are able to have a positive impact on these children and their futures.

We successfully work together as a team with the social services system and helping professionals including child care providers, educators, counseling and medical professionals, law enforcement officials and foster parents to identify, understand and meet the needs of all foster children.

Growing Alternatives provides services to children who have been damaged by abuse, neglect and other trauma. Children who are placed in our care struggle daily against interpersonal and social obstacles to survive; sometimes without the hope of reuniting with their biological families.

GAFFA does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, sex, handicap, religion, or national origin. 

Our agency focuses on the growth of both foster parents and children placed in their care. Our founding principle centered on providing a nurturing environment in order to promote a healthy and healing relationship.