The pandemic affects us all. Family Service Agency (FSA) of Santa Barbara County, also known as Santa Maria Valley Youth and Family Center and Guadalupe’s Little House By The Park, wants to remind you that there are ways you can boost your frame of mind, even during...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
