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...
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...
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...
Every February, red roses and heart-shaped boxes of sweets everywhere are a constant reminder that we should be showing our love for our spouse or partner — on just one day each year. With Valentine’s Week in full swing, Family Service Agency (FSA) is sharing...
By Andrea Fuentes Parent Educator, Family Service Agency Parent-Teacher conferences are an exciting and important opportunity for teachers and caregivers to discuss a child’s growth and development. This meeting can also trigger feelings of vulnerability, especially...
By DeAnn Rosenberry, MA LMFT Senior Services Program Manager, Family Service Agency While caring for a senior family member or loved one can be rewarding, it can also be demanding, difficult, and stressful work. As a family or unpaid caregiver, you may need to...