Courtney Cazenave Joins Family Service Agency Board of Directors

By Giving List Staff   |   January 19, 2024

Family Service Agency (FSA) of Santa Barbara County, also known as Santa Maria Valley Youth and Family Center and Guadalupe’s Little House By The Park, is pleased to announce the appointment of Courtney Cazenave to its Board of Directors.  

Cazenave retired from her position as an administrative office professional for the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department earlier this year. She has 18 years of administration and operations experience.  
 
A Guadalupe resident, Cazenave is looking forward to using her skills to make a difference in the community. She has been a Court-Appointed Special Advocate since 2020. She has previously volunteered for the Special Olympics, elections, and the Homeless Count from 2019  
to 2021.  

“Courtney brings passion and experience in supporting underserved populations as well as understanding of our community’s strengths and needs,” said Lisa Brabo, FSA Chief Executive Officer. “We are very excited that she has joined the FSA board.” 

 

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CEO: Lisa Brabo
(805) 965-1001 ext. 1240

Mission

Our mission is to strengthen and advocate for families and individuals of all ages and diversities, helping to create and preserve a healthy community.

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FSA has always found a way to help those in need, expanding the depth of its programs when necessary. It is truly an asset to our community.
Sybil Rosen, Donor

Help Those Most In Need

With the recent release of the Surgeon General’s report highlighting the severe challenges and stress parents are facing now, the Family Service Agency’s programs are in need now more than ever. Flexible funding helps FSA provide holistic support to multigenerational families throughout Santa Barbara. 

Here’s how you can help:

    •$100 – Buys a week’s worth of groceries for a family of four.

    •$250 – Helps a family enroll in health insurance and access other critical services as part of their Family Support Services Program.

    •$500 – Provides support for Youth Mental Health First Aid, a program that provides tools for caregivers to recognize and address mental health issues early on with their children.

    •$1,000 – Pays for three months of mental health counseling for a senior or caregiver.

Board of Directors

Co-Presidents
Robert Janeway
Tricia Price
Co-VPs, Programs
Arianna Castellanos
Edward Tran
VP, Development
Maria McCall
Co-Treasurers
Blanca Mejia, J.D.
Linda Sessler
VP, Governance
Teressa Johnes
Secretary
Patty Herrera
Board Members
Shawn Carey
Courtney Cazenave
Paul Cordeiro
Ed Galanski
Alex Murkison
Ward Rafferty
Nancy Saengjaeng
Paul Van Meel​