Family Care Network, Inc.
Julia Baker, ACSW, is a dedicated social worker and therapist currently employed at Family Care Network, Inc. since July 2022. Prior experiences include serving as a Policy Fellow at Shared Hope International from January 2022 to May 2022, and as a graduate student at The University of Alabama School of Social Work from July 2020 to May 2022. Julia has also gained practical experience as a social work intern at University Medical Center and Westlawn Middle School, alongside roles in educational support as a teacher assistant at Little Friends School. Julia's professional journey began with administrative support as a front office assistant at Excellence Medical Group, LLC. Julia holds a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from The University of Alabama.
Family Care Network, Inc.
Mission: To enhance the wellbeing of children and families in partnership with our community. The Family Care Network is a 501(c)(3) private, nonprofit children and families services provider. Established in 1987 for the purpose of creating family-based treatment programs as an alternative to group home or institutional care for children and youth, the agency, nationally accredited by The Joint Commission, operates 20 distinct programs designed to strengthen and preserve families and individuals impacted by trauma. * In the agency’s 28 year history, our programs have grown to serve over 1,500 children, youth and families annually in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. * Programs are delivered in five service divisions, including: Resource (Foster) Family Services; Family Support Services; Education Support Services; Transitional Age Youth (ages 14-24) Services; and Community-Linked Services. * All agency programs are based on Best Practices, Wraparound Principles and evidence-based or promising practices. * The Family Care Network values integrity, accountability, program fidelity and outcome-based services.