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Family Service Agency exists to strengthen people and communities through healing, mentoring, and social engagement.
Where We Were
Since 1956, Family Service Agency has been providing counseling and other essential services to Dekalb County.
We are among the oldest, private nonprofit organizations in the area, and our programs have grown and adapted to Changing community needs over the past half-century.
Where We Are
Family Service Agency serves as an “umbrella agency” of four distinct community programs: Youth Mentoring, Children’s Advocacy Center, Center for Counseling, and Senior Services.
We organize the efforts of many local agencies to provide the best care possible to our community.
Where We're Going
Family Service Agency strives to continually meet the ever-changing needs of the community.
Our long-term goal is to become a national leader with other community agencies and services, through cooperation, coordination, and partnerships.
Our Team
Administration
*photos courtesy of Kyler Photography
Tynisha Clegg
Executive Director
Please join us in making a personal commitment to exceed our goal and continue strengthening individuals and families in the community.
Sarah Slavenas
Development Director
Sarah is excited to be part of a FSA, especially since it is where her dad worked back in the early 1970’s under the original Executive Director. For her, it truly is “in the family”!
Suzi Leigh
Executive Administrative Assistant
Suzi Leigh joined Family Service Agency in 2017 as a daytime receptionist and has since been promoted to Executive Administrative Assistant. Suzi is passionate about advocating for women andmothers about mental health, and has hosted various events promoting women’s well-being.
Ali Garkey
Office Manager
Ali Garkey joined Family Service Agency in 2012, with a background and former career in insurance sales. She is currently working toward certification in medical billing. Ali most enjoys being able to assist clients in getting the help they're looking for.
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Center for Counseling Staff
Clinicians are not on-call staff. Email contacts are to be used for general inquiries only. If you are in urgent need of assistance, please dial 911.
Clinical Director
Colleen Parks, MSW, LCSW
Forensic & Clinical Supervisor
Megan Quarles Baker, MSW, LCSW
mbaker@fsadekalbcounty.org
Clinician
Dan Klein PhD, MSW, LCSW
Clinician
Erin Mitchell MSW, LCSW
Clinician & Forensic Interviewer
Megan Schultz MA, LCPC
Clinician & Forensic Interviewer
Gabby Moreno
Children's Advocacy Center Staff
Director of Children's Advocacy Center
Holly Peifer
hpeifer@fsadekalbcounty.org
Forensic & Clinical Supervisor
Megan Quarles Baker, MSW, LCSW
mbaker@fsadekalbcounty.org
Crisis Counselor & Outreach Coordinator
Ira Silva, MS, CRC
Program Specialist
Lauren Munguia
lmunguia@fsadekalbcounty.org
Clinician & Forensic Interviewer
Megan Schultz MA, LCPC
Clinician & Forensic Interviewer
Gabby Moreno
Youth Mentoring Staff
Community Programs Director
Erin Tamms
etamms@fsadekalbcounty.org
Program Specialist
Kelly Hess
Program Specialist
Jalisa Ticer
Senior Services Staff
Community Programs Director
Erin Tamms
etamms@fsadekalbcounty.org
Program Manager
Diana King
dking@fsadekalbcounty.org
Program Coordinator
Stephanie Severing
Club 55 Program Assistants
Genoa: Jane Siciliano
Dekalb: Michelle McNicholas
Malta: Peggy Gelms
Sycamore: Lesa Eames
Accreditation
We have achieved accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA). We are so proud of our team for this amazing accomplishment. COA accreditation means that our organization’s programs, services, administration, and management have been rigorously evaluated and meet best practice standards. To learn more about coa accreditation, please visit www.coanet.org.