Family Care Network, Inc.
Marissa Wilson is an experienced professional with a Master's degree in Psychology from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and a Bachelor's degree in Communication from UC Santa Barbara. Currently serving as a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern at Family Care Network, Inc. since September 2018, Marissa has a strong background in donor relations and event planning, demonstrated during tenure as a Donor Relations Associate at Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation from February 2015 to November 2021. Additional experience includes working as an Event Coordinator at Foley Family Wines, where Marissa supervised weddings and facilitated communication between vendors, and as a Marketing Assistant at Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce, enhancing operational efficiency and member engagement.
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.