Safe Points Program

The Safe Points Program provides seniors (ages 60 and over) with in-home assistance services such as case management, medical assessment, in-home counseling and Homemakers services. Quality services are available through Family Service Agency. The goal of the Safe Points Program is to help seniors who live alone remain living independently in their own homes.

Each Safe Points worker is carefully screened and once hired, is provided with ongoing training and supervision. Clients are assigned a worker that best meets their needs. Services are reviewed at regular intervals by the program coordinator and staff, and may be adjusted to match the changing needs of the client.

The Safe Points Program assignments take into account client needs. Appointments are scheduled in advance and are a minimum of 2 hours weekly or bi-weekly. Duties may include:

Counseling Medical assessment Food Case Management

Vacumming and dusting Making beds Laundry Cleaning bathrooms

Mopping floors Washing dishes Gorcery shopping Running errands Other light housekeeping

There is no income eligibility for this program and donations accepted. Anyone can call to request services. Ask for the Safe Points Program and a staff member will take information by phone. When a worker is available, the Coordinator will schedule a visit to the home to discuss and determine the needs of the client. Contac FSA at (805) 965-1001 for more information.

The Safe Points Program is a collaboration of:
Family Service Agency
Parish Nursing
The Gatekeeper
City of Santa Barbara Housing Authority