On Tuesday April 5th, the Public Health Department of Santa Barbara County named FSA a Public Health Champion in the counties first ever “Public Health Week”. Four other organizations and individuals were named Champions and Heroes of Public Health during...
This Valentine’s Day, give your partner the gift of communication. We are always thinking of ways to show our partner that we care, but how often does that involve self-reflection and growth? Communication is not just the words that we use, but rather, the tone...
When news spread about a large apartment fire that displaced families of Santa Maria, a call came in to FSA for assistance. With many of the families having children enrolled in the Santa Maria Bonita School District, Margot Olivarria-Lauterio, our Family Outreach...
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...
Hires Deputy Executive Director, Combines Board of Directors The Santa Maria Valley Youth and Family Center (SMVYFC) and Family Service Agency (FSA) of Santa Barbara County have merged to form one countywide organization that will provide mental health counseling,...
