Agency History2

Agency History:

Agency History Family Service Agency of San Bernardino

40s :

40s

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1947- Family and Child Service Agency of San Bernardino was formed. Mrs. Ruth Dalgliesh was the first Executive Director and Rabbi Norman Feldheym the first President of the Board of Directors. The original budget was $18,094. 1948- The Agency moved from Suite 10, Fuller Building to 546 Sixth Street, 364 families were served in 14 months operation. 1949- The Agency was incorporated as a nonprofit organization. A sliding scale fee system was established. Fees totaled $122.

50s:

50s

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1950- 409 families received help from the Agency. A corporate seal was approved. 1951- 337 families were served nearly $1,000 was donated and $974 paid in fees for services rendered. 1952- Mrs. Ruth Dalgliesh resigned as Executive Director and was replaced by Mr. Norman Paget, M.S.W. 1953- The Agency moved to a larger home 964 "D" Street. The Agency was accredited and became a full member of the Family Service Association of America. 1954- A family life education program was added to the Agency's service and 45 group meetings were held. Name changed to Family Service Agency.

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1955- Two psychiatric social workers were added to the staff. 419 Families were served and $1,100 in fees collected. 1956- Research on teenage marriages was begun by an Agency volunteer. Another case worker was added. $1,641 in client fees paid. 1957-Agency expanded service to include the Arrowhead United Fund area. Fontana residents were served under contract. 1958- A public lecture by Margaret Mead, eminent anthropologist, was sponsored. A service contract to Victor Valley was signed and the Agency moved to 1620 North "E" Street for larger quarters. 1959- The Divorce Project was funded by the State Department of Social Welfare and Margaret Mead lecture a second time.

60s:

60s

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1960- The Divorce Project completed Phase 1, with the publication of “Counseling Services to Parents and Children Involved in Divorce". 1961- A Pre-marriage Counseling Project was funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. "Trends Toward Teen-age Marriage" was published by the Agency. 1962- Mr. Norman W. Paget, Executive Director resigned in January and was replaced in August by Mr. Edward L. Freeman, M.S.S.W. The Pre-marriage Counseling Project continued its first full year. 1963- Pre-marriage Counseling Project research stage began. Family life Education Plays and discussion groups were provided to the Junior High Schools. Over 1,000 persons participated. 1964- The Pre-marriage Counseling Project Report was published. A new contract was developed with Fontana. More spacious quarters were obtained at 1669 North "E" Street, San Bernardino.

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1965- A Crisis Intervention Pilot Program was established to serve clients in need of immediate help. The Agency was re-accredited by FSAA. Group therapy was expanded. 1966-Establishment of the Neighborhood Youth Corps Counseling Center as a branch office of FSA, funded by O.E.O. with a budget of $78,000. Another service contract was developed with Operation Head Start. 1967- The NYCC Program name was changed to Youth Counseling Center. Moved the YCC branch from a store front on Highland Avenue to a home at 14 th and “E” Street. 1968- Eliminated client waiting list for the third straight year. Provided Office space and back-up services for the Suicide Crisis Intervention Center, sponsored by the Mental Health Association. 1969- Contracted with the Frazee Community Center to supervise the Dopers Anonymous Program. Termination of YCC. Manpower Counseling Program funded by O.E.O.

70s:

70s

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1970- Signed contract with the San Bernardino County General Hospital, Mental Health Unit, to provide out-patient mental health clinic services, funded by Short/Doyle State Funds. 1971- Expanded services as a result of the Short/Doyle contract with the Mental Health Unit of the County General Hospital. Provided consultation in child therapy to the County Health Department. 1972- Accepted sponsorship of the Suicide Crisis Intervention Service at the request of the Mental Health Association. Obtained Short-Doyle funding for this program from the County Department of Mental Health. 1973-Two new program proposals approved for funding by the Human Services Department of the City of San Bernardino. Outreach Counseling for Senior Citizens funded by City Revenue Sharing Funds, United Way and Office on Aging. 1974- Establishment of the Rape Crisis Service, a first of its kind in the United States, and the Outreach Counseling for Senior Citizens Program. Held an “Attack on Rape” Symposium, attended by over 700 people, and covered by National newspapers, television and radio.

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1975- Prepared a paper on the Rape Crisis Service for the National Conference of the Family Service Association of America held in Boston. The Rape Crisis Service received an award from the Mental Health Association. 1976- Assisted in the preparation of a proposal to establish a County –wide Rape Crisis Service to be funded by the Department of Mental Health. F.S.A. of San Bernardino is to be the core service. The proposal was approved by the Mental Health Advisory board early in 1977. 1977- The County-wide Rape Crisis Service was funded in July by the County of San Bernardino, City of San Bernardino and Arrowhead United Way. The Agency began negotiations toward the purchase of the property they now occupy. 1978- Purchased property to house Agency offices and services at 1669 North “E” Street and adjacent building (1659-1661 North “E” Street)

80s:

80s

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1980- Employee Assistance Program Development began with Family Service America , Xerox and continues to provide service to Inland Empire businesses. 1982- FSA assumed administration of the Child Sexual Abuse Treatment and Parents United Chapter at the request of Mental Health Association. 1983- Inland Adolescent Clinic and Fontana Family Service merged. As a result of the merger, four additional programs were added. 1984- Building Improvement to house additional program services- McNabb Construction. Victim Support Services administration assumed at the request of San Bernardino Police Department with CDBG funds, City of San Bernardino and Arrowhead United Way funds. Program transferred to San Bernardino Police Department. 1985- School based Child Abuse Education Program funded by State AB2443 funds. Truancy Follow-up funded one year under a Venture Grant/Arrowhead United Way.

90s:

90s

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1990- Endowment Fund created. Highland branch office starts Family and Individual Counseling funded by Arrowhead United Way. VISTA ( Volunteers in Service to America) staff assisted in Suicide Crisis Intervention Service and Senior Citizen Outreach Program. 1991- Volunteer Center, a proposal funded by the National Volunteer Center, became autonomous 1992. 1992- Trauma Services funded by County Department of Mental Health to provide Emergency Trauma counseling to Landers and Big Bear earthquake victims. This program evolved into ongoing Trauma Services offered to the private sector. Target Family Life Education grant. Consumer credit counseling of the Inland Empire acquired office space at FSA and has become a mutual source of referrals. 1993- Gannett Grant for development of psychological testing services.

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1995- Teen Hotline cosponsored with the Volunteer Center. 1997- Amalgamation with Crest Forest Community Services & Opening of Crest Forest Branch Office. Expansion of Medi -Cal services to Mountain Communities. 1998- State funded shelter evaluation Project. Alternative Choices grant from the Office of Criminal Justice for Gang Prevention. First Annual Day of Thanks, recognition luncheon honoring outstanding non-profit and government agencies who work to prevent child abuse. Opening of new office at 1700 North “E” Street, San Bernardino 1999- State Certification for Drug/Alcohol Services. Purchased Crestline Clinic Site. Opened Victorville office for services, 15402 Sage Street, Suite 101, Victorville

2000s:

2000s

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2000- School Consultation Services expanded in Colton School District and Rialto School District. Human Services System funded by Child Abuse Prevention Grant. San Bernardino County Children & Families Services Commission grant for one-stop Family Helpline. We finalized the purchase of the YMCA building on 6 th Street and begin to identify resources for rehabilitation for expanded services. 2001- Probation Department contract to provide Day Care education prevention services. 2002- Expanded contract for services with Department of Human Services and Probation Department. 2003- LA Times- Fire fund and California Endowment-assistance to mountain fire victims. 2004- Counseling for victims of domestic violence- funded by Community Foundation serving San Bernardino and Riverside. Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention Treatment Program began

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2006- Headstart Preschool Service- funded by the Preschool Service Department. 2007-Wraparound Services-Success First- funded by the Department of Behavioral Health. Senior Program- Funded by the Aetna Foundation. 2008- Medi -Cal Programs were expanded to all three locations. Children of Addictive Parents Program- funded by Arrowhead United Ways. 2009- Student Assistance Program- funded by the Department of Behavorial Health

Family Service Agency has been around for 64 years. May we continue to guide families to wellness for many more years.:

Family Service Agency has been around for 64 years. May we continue to guide families to wellness for many more years.