Family Service Agency advocates for families and individuals of all ages and diversities, helping to create and preserve a healthy community.
Santa Barbara, CA, US, 93101
Joined March 2013
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We're excited to announce expanded case management services to help older adults age in place. The program is free and open to Santa Barbara County residents 60+. Read more about this critical service. fsacares.org/fsa-unveils-pro…
Join us in welcoming Courtney Cazenave to our Board of Directors. fsacares.org/courtney-cazena…
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We're launching the innovative Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives (PEARLS) to enhance older adults’ well-being. PEARLS empowers individuals with the skills and tools they need to thrive. PEARLS is free to Santa Barbara County residents 60+. fsacares.org/new-program-hel…
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Free "Gift of Healthy Aging" event promises an inspiring morning of valuable insights for seniors seeking to enhance their quality of life as they age. Sept. 14 8:30- 10:30am at Santa Barbara Library’s Faulkner Gallery. fsacares.org/events/gift-of-…
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Family Service Agency (FSA) of Santa Barbara County is pleased to welcome the organization’s new Chief Strategy-North County Programs Officer, Arcelia Sención. fsacares.org/sencion-named-c…
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Caring Together Santa Barbara County (CTSBC) today announced that it was to advance an innovative approach to building community health and equity. CTSBC will receive $500,000 in funding to implement an Accountable Community for Health (ACH). fsacares.org/ctsbc-cachi/
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If you grew up in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District (#SMBSD), more than likely an Outreach Mentor has touched your life.fsacares.org/outreach-mentor… #outreachmentors #santamaria
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Our Dreams in Bloom event on Saturday, May 13 raised a record $250,000 to benefit the children, families, and seniors! We couldn't have done it without the wonderful support of a sponsors and supporters. THANK YOU! fsacares.org/dreams-in-bloom…
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Mike Leu (right) has been part of the SB Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) Program for the past 11 years. Mike is an amazing advocate for residents in long-term care facilities. FSA’s Marco Quintanar presents a State Senate certificate to recognize his service!
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Our Youth Mental Health First Aid instructors taught a class to future educators studying at UCSB. The course will help them spot warning signs of mental health issues in youth. Learn how you can #BeTheDifference. youtu.be/8vlEwb7ZP0o
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Courses are free to #SantaBarbaraCounty #parents #teachers and residents. Register at bethedifferencesb.org/
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Happy #ValentinesDay! Our Connected Couples, Connected Families workshops give participants the tools needed to achieve their goals in their relationships and with their family. Read about how one family improved their connection in our new blog post! Visit the link in our bio!
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November is #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth! Thank you @POTUS for the Presidential Proclamation: whitehouse.gov/briefing-room… and thank you to Caring Together Santa Barbara County and @CaregiverAction for your support of #caregivers every month of the year!
It's November, which means it's National Family Caregivers Month!
Today the President honored family caregivers for all they do for the nation with a Presidential Proclamation.
Read the Proclamation, as well as view more about CAN’s 2022 #NFCMonth:
caregiveraction.org/presiden…
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Why join our countywide agency? Because each day we are making a difference in our community, and because we have a positive, employee- and client-centered work culture. #jobs #therapist #socialwork #familyadvocates #mentors fsacares.org/employment/
Introducing our new slate of officers. Co-Presidents: Molly Carrillo-Walker and Tricia Price; Co-Treasurers: Linda Sessler & Robert Janeway; Secretary: Teressa Johnes; Co-VPs of Programs: Ed Tran & Rod Durham; VP of Development: Maria McCall. fsacares.org/fsa-elects-new-…
We’re looking forward to the launch of 988 on July 16th!
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This #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay2022 we want to share this article that brings light to types, and signs of elder abuse. With 1 in 10 elders experiencing some form of abuse, it is important that we all be more informed to care for our community.
healthline.com/health/mental…
Much appreciation to the @MontecitoJourn1 for covering our fundraising event on May 12. Thanks to our supporters, we raised over $147,000 in an evening focused on youth mental health with @drsarahspeaks. montecitojournal.net/2022/05…
The Family Service Agency senior services designed to help those aged 60-plus live meaningful, healthy lives. During the pandemic the agency expanded efforts, joining forces with local nonprofit partners to reach even more elderly residents. noozhawk.com/article/family_…
Youth Mental Health First Aid training and other programs prove critical to reversing alarming increases in anxiety, depression and isolation. Upcoming fundraising event focuses on #youthmentalhealth noozhawk.com/article/family_…
Throughout our 123-year history, FSA has shifted to meet challenges and needs of Santa Barbara County’s most vulnerable residents noozhawk.com/article/family_…