by De Rosenberry | Jul 1, 2020 | FSA Main Blog, Senior Services |
Unfortunately, millions of elderly Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud. Scam artists are opportunists that exploit the fear, social isolation, and uncertainty fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is an emotional time that makes us more vulnerable than...
by fsa3admin | Jun 5, 2020 | FSA Main Blog |
Reflecting on the murder of George Floyd and resulting protests, the Executive Director of Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County, Lisa Brabo, shares this message to the community: We stand together with those fighting for a just and equitable world. We...
by De Rosenberry | May 14, 2020 | FSA Main Blog, Youth & Family Behavioral Health |
Trauma is defined as “a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.” Most of us would agree that this indescribable time of COVID-19 has been distressing and disturbing. While it is important to recognize and address our own feelings, we need to be cognizant of the...
by Marianne McCarthy | Apr 28, 2020 | FSA Main Blog |
Many of our older community members, particularly those living alone, are not receiving the support they need during the coronavirus pandemic. To address this gap, several nonprofits in Santa Barbara County have collaborated to identify isolated seniors and connect...
by Marianne McCarthy | Mar 30, 2020 | FSA Main Blog |
With stay-at-home orders, school closures, and business shut-downs, parents are balancing work, child care, and self-care while dealing with other impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, Family Service Agency (FSA) and Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family...
by Marianne McCarthy | Mar 17, 2020 | FSA Main Blog |
As a provider of social services and other necessities for economically disadvantaged individuals, Family Service Agency (FSA) is considered an “essential business” in the state of California. Therefore, FSA, Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family Center (SMVYFC), and...
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