by Marianne McCarthy | Jun 29, 2021 | FSA in the News |
More than half of all residents in long-term care facilities have no one to speak on their behalf. Many have no relatives or regular visitors. This frail population cannot voice grievances themselves. They rely on staff and volunteers from the Long-Term Care Ombudsman...
by Marianne McCarthy | Nov 7, 2020 | FSA in the News |
The popular course that teaches participants how to support youth struggling with a mental health or substance abuse problem is now available online. Parents, teachers, and others in Santa Barbara County who work with youth ages 12-18 are encouraged to “be the...
by Marianne McCarthy | Nov 6, 2020 | FSA in the News |
Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County (FSA) has assumed vital roles in ensuring that the county’s most vulnerable residents — seniors, farmworkers, and other low-income residents — receive the assistance they need during the pandemic. Read...
by Marianne McCarthy | Nov 2, 2020 | FSA in the News |
According to the national Family Caregiver Alliance, a caregiver is an unpaid individual involved in assisting others with activities of daily living. Alternatively, formal caregivers are paid care providers providing care in one’s home or in a care setting....
by Marianne McCarthy | Oct 20, 2020 | FSA in the News |
Family Service Agency is pleased to announce the appointment of Teressa Johnes to its Board of Directors. Johnes has worked for local community service organizations since 1998. Johnes held previous positions at First 5 Santa Barbara County and CommUnify, and has...
by Marianne McCarthy | Sep 28, 2020 | FSA in the News |
With the annual Senior Expo cancelled, an outreach effort is bringing the influenza shots to over 400 seniors in and around Santa Barbara. Read...
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