Help us reach more families in 2026
Your gift today makes a difference all year long. Give by December 31 to see your gift matched by members of our President's Circle.
December giving powers the entire year
The support we receive in December directly impacts our capacity to serve families in the year ahead. When you give now, you're not just helping families today—you're ensuring we can be there for every neighbor who needs us in 2026.
Last year, your generosity made a difference for 18,998 people across Santa Barbara County. Among them:
777
Students got counseling
Students from kindergarten through 12th grade received professional mental health support right at school, building confidence and resilience to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings put lifesaving skills in the hands of an additional 840 teens and adults already in students’ daily lives, from classmates to coaches.
2,916
Families found support
Case management, parenting education, help with benefits paperwork, food and clothing—families received hands-on support to build stability. 74% of parent education graduates reduced their risk for child abuse and neglect, while 3,301 more received vital referrals.
352
Seniors felt heard
Older adults received support to age on their own terms, whether that meant staying in the homes they love, finding protection from abuse and fraud, or building meaningful connections to combat isolation. Our mental health programs supported an additional 157 seniors and caregivers, and our Long Term Care Ombudsman program made 2,278 visits to people living in care facilities.
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About our mission
Promoting HOPE, STRENGTH and STABILITY for Santa Barbara County children, families and seniors.
"FSA's Connected Couples, Connected Families program was eye-opening for our relationship. We learned techniques to avoid escalating when we have disagreements. We learned to validate our feelings and be good listeners."
- Couple Served in 2025