Family Service Agency Celebrates 125 Years of Service to the Community
Since its founding in 1899, hundreds of thousands of families and older adults have developed the skills necessary to navigate life’s challenges with the support of FSA staff.
Family Service Agency established its roots in the county during the Great Depression, two world wars, and the many challenges experienced everyday by people trying to provide good lives for themselves and their families.
We assist community members with accessing resources needed for daily living, mental health, and parenting, and through this work families develop resiliency skills and work towards achieving their goal of self-sufficiency.
In 1899, we helped 8 families meet their basic needs. Today we serve more than 26,000 people each year at locations in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Lompoc, Guadalupe and Carpinteria. Our dedicated staff, volunteers, and donors make this work possible. And our commitment to help those in need remains as strong as it did 125 years ago.