Families & Children's Programs
Helping children and families build
on existing strengths so that their full potential can be reached.
Big
Brothers Big Sisters
The Big Brothers Big Sisters program matches at risk youth, aged
7 to 17, with adult mentors to create all-important, one-on-one
relationships. Mentors devote a few hours a week for one year. The
adults and youth spend the year having fun and exploring personal,
social, cultural and health/hygiene issues essential in producing
lasting changes.
Child
Guidance Program
The Child Guidance Program has been helping troubled children and
their families since 1982. The professional staff specializes in the
early identification, intervention and treatment of behavioral social
and emotional problems in young children. Staff includes a consulting
psychologist, bilingual, bicultural and licensed clinicians and graduate-level
interns. Fees are based on a sliding-fee scale.
Family
& Individual Counseling Program
The Family & Individual Counseling Program helps families, couples
and individuals cope with problems and crises encountered in life
such as divorce, unemployment or the loss of a loved one. Licensed
counselors and Masters-level interns also help with personal issues
such as marital difficulties and depression. Fees are based on a sliding-fee
scale. Bilingual/bicultural counselors are available and insurance
may be accepted.
The
Family Build Project
FSA staff provides outreach and case management services for families
on-site at Housing Authority facilities in Santa Barbara and at FSA.
The case manager provides home-based outreach, assessment, parent
education and case management services. These services are offered
at no charge.
Healthy
Start Programs
Healthy Start is a collaborative effort by public and private agencies
that connects at-risk families with existing community resources and
information at or near the school site. In Santa Barbara and Lompoc,
10 bilingual Family Advocates provide case management services
and support to increase parent involvement in their children's education.
These services are offered
at no charge.
School-Based
Counseling
The School-Based Counseling program provides on-site counseling in
28 public elementary schools from Santa Barbara to Lompoc. FSA counselors
provide counseling, case management, critical incident response and
advocacy services for elementary-aged children and their families.
Bilingual services also are available. All services are offered at
no charge.
