fbpx

FSA In The News

The Little House By The Park Relocates

The Little House By The Park Relocates

Guadalupe’s Little House By The Park has moved to two locations: 230 Calle Cesar E Chavez (Monday through Friday) and 4202 11th Street (Tuesdays and Thursdays).

FSA Elects New Board Co-Presidents and Officers

FSA Elects New Board Co-Presidents and Officers

Family Service Agency (FSA) of Santa Barbara County announced that it has voted in a new slate of leadership for its 2022-2023 Board of Directors. Molly Carrillo-Walker and Tricia Price have been voted in as Co-Presidents. Linda Sessler and Robert Janeway move forward as Co-Treasurers. Teressa Johnes becomes Secretary. Ed Tran and Rod Durham are serving as Co-Vice Presidents of Programs. Maria McCall assumes the role of Vice President of Development.

Federal Grant to Provide Mental Health First Aid Trainings to Over 4,800 Residents

Federal Grant to Provide Mental Health First Aid Trainings to Over 4,800 Residents

In response to our nation’s mental health crisis, Family Service Agency (FSA), Mental Wellness Center (MWC), and Youthwell have secured funding that will continue to bring Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) trainings to Santa Barbara County. In the next five years, the coalition expects to train 2,800 adults to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in youth, provide initial response, and safely connect youth with appropriate services. https://fsacares.org/federal-grant-to-provide-mental-health-first-aid-trainings-to-over-4800-santa-barbara-county-residents/

Lt. Van Meel Joins FSA Board of Directors

Lt. Van Meel Joins FSA Board of Directors

Family Service Agency (FSA) of Santa Barbara County is pleased to announce the appointment of Santa Maria Police Lieutenant Paul Van Meel to its Board of Directors.

FSA Names Blanca Mejia to Board of Directors

FSA Names Blanca Mejia to Board of Directors

Blanca is a practicing attorney at Twitchell & Rice, LLC in Santa Maria. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminology from California State University at Fresno and received a Doctor of Jurisprudence and Master of Legal Studies from San Luis Obispo College of Law.

Paul Cordeiro Joins FSA Board of Directors

Paul Cordeiro Joins FSA Board of Directors

Santa Barbara County, CA (August 23, 2021) – 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, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Cordeiro to its Board of Directors.

FSA Welcomes Alexander Murkison to Board

FSA Welcomes Alexander Murkison to Board

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, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexander Murkison to its Board of Directors.

Maria McCall Joins FSA Board of Directors

Maria McCall Joins FSA Board of Directors

Family Service Agency is pleased to announce the appointment of Montecito Bank & Trust Vice President/MClub Director, Maria McCall, to its Board of Directors.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Summer Training Schedule Unveiled

Youth Mental Health First Aid Summer Training Schedule Unveiled

School may be out soon, but mental health is in! Parents, teachers, and Santa Barbara County professionals who work with youth ages 12-18 are encouraged to participate in a free, upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid training. The popular course teaches participants...