Meet Michele! She’s a dedicated Family Services board member, founder of the Paulie P. Cortez Memorial Foundation, and a passionate advocate for children and families in Tulare County. Michele joined the board to help strengthen families, protect the vulnerable, and provide tools for healing after trauma. She champions programs like Karen’s House, counseling, and youth mentorship; believing early support can truly change a child’s future.

Meet Erica! Since April 2025, she’s been a dedicated Family Services board member, Community Development Director at Altura Centers for Health, and a passionate advocate for families in Tulare County. Erica loves programs like Karen’s House, counseling, and legal support because she knows the difference these services make in people’s lives.

Learn about Breaking Silence Community Coalition—a local group dedicated to promoting safe, inclusive, and healthy relationships through education and prevention. Learn about their mission, why it matters, and how you can get involved to help build a stronger, more connected community.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is this April. SAAM is about spreading awareness on the prevalence of sexual assault and how it effects many individuals and plagues many communities. Learn why it is important and how you can get involved.

Connecting individuals and families with
resources and wrap-around services that
promote safety and housing stability.

Dating violence is a complex issue that includes a variety of abusive behaviors.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), a time focused on spreading awareness and education to initiate the prevention of teen dating violence before it begins.

A mom finds safety and support at Family Services' Karen's House.

Sexual assault is more common than many people realize. It can happen to people of all ages, races, and genders. The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) estimates that 433,684 people in the United States are sexually assaulted every year.

If someone you know has been impacted by sexually abuse, here are some tips to be there for that person.  

Family Services is proud to have volunteers that walk alongside us as we provide for our community.

There are many others like Sam, these incredible community members volunteer during their evenings, weekends, and holidays and it makes all the difference!

There are many ways to get involved as a volunteer. Individuals and groups pitch in with administrative support, special projects, donation drives, facility maintenance, or fundraising events. In addition to these general volunteer opportunities, there is always a big need for hands-on assistance with our 24-hour crisis hotlines and crisis response. For those interested in helping people directly, we offer a 40-hour training to become a certified Victim Counselor.

When individuals lend a hand, they can truly change a life.