by Marianne McCarthy | Dec 10, 2019 | FSA Main Blog, Senior Services |
The holidays are busy times, but for those caring for an elderly parent or loved one, the holidays add even more of a challenge. Already feeling overwhelmed with daily caregiving tasks, caregivers may view holiday preparations as more of a burden than a joy. “Ideally,...
by Marianne McCarthy | Nov 5, 2019 | Family Support Services, FSA Main Blog |
Family Service Agency (FSA) has relocated its Dorothy Jackson Family Resource Center (DJFRC) to 646 North H Street in Lompoc. The new location has larger facilities for its parent and healthy relationship classes with enough room for on-site childcare. It is also...
by Marianne McCarthy | Oct 7, 2019 | Big Brothers Big Sisters, FSA Main Blog |
In partnership with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County Westside Unit is seeking senior volunteers aged 55 and older to participate in its “Boomer Bigs” program. Whether retired, an empty nester, or...
by Andrea Fuentes | Jun 20, 2019 | Family Support Services, FSA Main Blog, Parent Education |
Summer break is just around the corner, and while some families are looking forward to letting loose, others may feel a sense of unease without the structure and safety that the school day provides. Here at Family Service Agency, we encourage all families to enjoy the...
by Megan Young | Jun 15, 2019 | FSA Main Blog, Senior Services |
A few months had passed since Dyllan saw her elderly neighbor, Bianca. When Dyllan mentioned this to her roommates, they shared that had heard the Bianca’s granddaughter, who had recently moved in with her, yelling at her grandmother and calling her “stupid.” Outraged...
by Nancy Ranck | May 18, 2019 | FSA Main Blog, Youth & Family Behavioral Health |
Moving Toward Healing Takes Courage “No thanks, I’m fine.” When I am offered help in the kitchen, at the supermarket, or in the office, I almost always decline the offer. I even rebuff my husband when he offers assistance. Poor guy — he just wants to help! Why do I do...
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