Family Services is a private non-profit organization founded in 1982 and incorporated in February of 1983. The Agency is governed by a local Board of Directors representing a number of communities and diverse populations in Tulare County.
Contact Us info@fstc.net.
The mission of Family Services is to help children, adults, and families throughout Tulare County heal from violence and thrive in healthy relationships.
Family Services will accomplish this mission through direct services, advocacy, counseling, education and training to: |
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Break the cycle of violence |
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Encourage self-reliance |
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Promote healthy decision-making among people of all incomes and nationalities. |
In all programs, Family Services will stress professionalism, respectful partnership with clients, ethical conduct, cultural competency, and collaboration with other agencies.
THE AGENCY WORKS IN TWO BROAD AREAS:
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Violence and Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment focused on adults and children affected by Domestic or Family Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse. |
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Family and Individual Emotional Health and Wellness focused on positive parenting including parenting healthy children through divorce, family communication, and general marriage, family and child counseling. |
Family Services' staff, Board members and volunteers work at the community and State level to raise awareness of and encourage a collaborative community response to domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. This work includes leadership roles in the Tulare County Sexual Assault Response Team, the Tulare County Domestic Violence Task Force, the Tulare County Child Abuse Prevention Council, as well as active participation in Regional and State Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault coalitions. Family Services' staff, volunteers, and Board members also seek opportunities for media exposure, speaking engagements to groups, and advocacy to elected officials and other policy makers, in an effort to bring attention to social issues and encourage action to protect individuals from violence and assault.
THE SIZE AND SCOPE OF THE AGENCY:
Over 3000 individuals attend a class, or receive counseling, shelter or other services from our Agency each year. Family Services has approximately 32 full-time staff, about 30 part-time staff, and about 30 volunteers. While our main offices are in Visalia, Family Services also provide services in Tulare, Farmersville, Woodlake, Lindsay, Cutler-Orosi and other communities.
FSTC IS FUNDED IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
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We compete for grants of public funds from such sources as the Federal Victims of Crime Act, The Federal Violence Against Women Act, The State of California Battered Women's Protection Act, the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Family Violence Prevention and Support Program, Child Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Act, and Marriage License fees. |
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We fundraise and encourage charitable donations. Learn more in How You Can Help. |
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We charge fees for some of our services or training programs and accept contracts from other agencies, County departments, or schools to provide client services or training.
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Family Services currently is affiliated or works in partnership with:
United Way of Tulare County |
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First Five Tulare County |
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Board members and senior staff are:
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Karen Cooper, MSW, Executive Director |
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John Blyleven, Financial Officer |
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Susan Munter, Human Resources Manager |
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Sharon Fisher, Retired, Board President |
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Colleen Richards, LCSW, PCPA-Helix, Board Vice President |
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Bret Stuber, CPA, Adair & Evans, Board Treasurer |
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Patty Wagner, Paralegal, Tulare County District Attorney's Office, Board Secretary |
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Shirley Batchman, Dir. of Govt. Affairs, CA Citrus Mutual |
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George Betancur, Agent, Allstate Insurance |
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Robert Dempsie, Supervising District Atty., Tulare County District Attorney's Office |
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Nina Gleason, Dir.of Membership/Services, Visalia Chamber of Commerce, Board Member |
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Stacy Hyde, MFT, Board Member |
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Dr. Frank Kleist, KDHD Staff Psychiatrist, Board Member |
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Nina Kruse, Owner/Philanthropic/Advisor, Western Milling, Board Member |
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Chad Lew, Attorney, Hillman & Lew, Board Member |
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Susan Lucas, Self Employed |
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Theresa LoBue, Homemaker, Board Member |
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Elizabeth Martin, Legal Counsel & Sales Manager, Visalia Rawhide, Board Member |
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Georgia Salinas, Community Representative, Board Member |
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Susan Sevier, LCSW, Retired, Board Member |
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Paul Sonier, CPA |
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