Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services

Home
United States
Los Angeles, CA
Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services

Supporting the children and families of Los Angeles since 1908. www.vistadelmar.org

Vista Del Mar is a community of fully integrated services for children facing emotional, behavioral and developmental challenges and for families seeking solutions. We offer a range of exceptional programs in education, mental health, autism, adoption, residential care, prevention and early intervention that are nurturing and accessible. We are founded upon Jewish core values expressed through goo

d deeds and human kindness. Our goal is to provide children and families with the tools and opportunities on which to build strong foundations for personal growth and lasting relationships.

08/15/2025

Be a part of an elite and dynamic group of leaders making an impact throughout Los Angeles.

Vista’s Leadership Advisory Board is calling on aspiring leaders to shape programs, strengthen our community, and create lasting change.

🔔 The enrollment deadline is September 8, 2025.

Apply now via link in bio.

08/14/2025

Welcome back to school ! We are thrilled to welcome back our Vista School students as they embark on a new school year filled with discoveries and opportunities yet to be explored.
vistadelmar

08/13/2025

Summer community outreach from looks like ⬆️. Thank you to the and for these wonderful opportunities to connect with families at National Night Out and PAL’s Back to School Night. These events give our team the chance to share information about our services while having fun handing out sensory stickers, mindfulness activities, and treats to help families prepare for the school year ahead.

08/11/2025

Exciting News! A New Episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast is live, featuring our CEO, Lena Wilson!

Lena had the incredible opportunity to join host Efrain Lozada to discuss her 35-year journey in child welfare and building systematic change. The conversation ranged from various topics, including mental health, leadership, imposter syndrome, and leveraging AI for good.

Watch the full episode:
https://lnkd.in/gP9s_bTC

hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag

08/08/2025

Nine years ago, Glorya Kaufman came to Vista at the urging of boundless advocates Marla and Michael Kantor. Once she saw our campus and learned about our transformative programs, she knew she could make a difference. She committed to building the Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center for our children and extensive care community.

From concept through implementation of her signature Premiere Philanthropy project, Glorya shared her time, resources, wit and wisdom, working enthusiastically with our leadership team.

“We will be forever grateful to Glorya for recognizing Vista’s importance in the community and supporting our state-of-the-art Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center,” said Jill Friedman, Vista’s Board Chair.

We are proud to honor her and celebrate her grace, goodness, and generosity of spirit in the best and most challenging of times.

08/07/2025

August is National Bullying Prevention Month, and we’re sharing an educational series created by Vista Del Mar‘s Outpatient Department: Family Service of Santa Monica and Vista’s Outpatient Counseling Center on our main campus. These slides help middle school students identify and prevent bullying while fostering safer school environments. Follow along this month as we share resources designed to shift the bullying dynamic and bring awareness to this critical issue.

08/05/2025

Vista Safe Homes (a division of VDM) recently hosted a meaningful self-care workshop for our dedicated team members on July 23rd.

During this session, our staff had the opportunity to reflect on their experiences working with our community and the emotional impact that comes with providing high-quality services. The workshop served as a valuable space for team-building, allowing our team to connect on a more personal level and celebrate their collective efforts.

This workshop represents a meaningful step toward fostering a supportive and resilient team culture at Vista Del Mar. We’re committed to continuing these efforts and supporting our incredible staff who work tirelessly to serve our families with compassion and excellence.

08/04/2025

Thanks to U.S. Bank and their continued support of Vista School’s Girls’ Leadership Academy, another incredible group of students participated in a semester-long journey of growth and discovery. With a focus on career exploration, job-skill building, and financial literacy, students gained tools for independent living and long-term success.

As one student shared:
“Being in Girls Group taught me money management so I can be more responsible. I liked going to Target and being able to budget for hygiene supplies. It was also cool to go rock climbing and to an Escape Room where we all had to work together as a team.”

From budgeting to team building, these real-world experiences nurtured confidence, empowered decision-making, and strengthened the leadership potential within every participant.

07/31/2025

The Vista Golf Classic is a day of small wins on the green and big wins throughout the year for the children and families of Vista Del Mar.Registration is filling up quickly! Every swing supports the extraordinary work of our Vista Autism Center, building life-affirming bridges between children on the spectrum and their families. Led by internationally renowned Clinical Director Joshua Durban, we’re transforming lives one connection at a time.Ready to tee off for a cause? 🌟Register now: https://www.vistadelmar.org/events/golf-classic-2025

07/30/2025

Mental health is foundational to healthy families, relationships, and breaking cycles for future. For Asian American communities, unique barriers like cultural stigma around mental illness, language barriers, and the model minority myth have created significant gaps in accessing care.

At Vista Del Mar, we’re committed to breaking down these barriers. By acknowledging the specific challenges facing Asian American communities - from family shame and honor concerns to lack of culturally competent providers who understand intergenerational trauma - we can begin to provide the culturally responsive care every person deserves.

generations.

07/28/2025

Yesterday’s Alumni Day brought together Vista Kids from across the decades, and it reminded us why this annual tradition means so much.

One of the big highlights from the day was seeing beloved alumni Monte recreate his 1960’s photo in the exact same spot over 60 years later. From beloved former resident to Navy veteran to Vista counselor - to Vista Alumni- his journey captures the full circle experiences that so many of the attendees can relate to.

Another stand out moment was the annual resident egg carry and pie eating contest. Vista alumni collectively raised $1,200 for a dining out voucher as the grand prize for our current residents. To win it all, Vista residents had to tread swiftly but carefully in the egg carry and feast ferociously in the pie eating contest. We had two thrilled resident winners who now get to make some big dining decisions - they’ll be choosing where all Vista residents go for a special dinner out.

Between the contests, the stories shared, and watching current residents connect with alumni who walked these same halls decades ago, it was a reminder that the bonds formed here really do last forever.

Thank you to everyone who made the trip and helped make this such a meaningful day.

07/24/2025

Creativity meets healing! Our CSEC Youth Advocacy Program recently hosted an inspiring Arts Empowerment Event that provided youth across LA County with a powerful opportunity to express themselves through art. Under the expert guidance of art therapists, these resilient young individuals, who are receiving CSEC services through DCSF, channeled their emotions and experiences onto canvas.

The energy in the room was incredible as both youth and staff participated side by side, creating meaningful artwork together. From vibrant landscapes to powerful abstract expressions, each piece told a unique story of strength and creativity. Art therapy provides a safe, therapeutic outlet for processing complex emotions and experiences where creativity becomes a pathway to empowerment and healing.

Address

3200 Motor Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90034

Telephone

+13108361223

Website

https://vistadelmar.org/2022/11/givingtuesday-2022/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services:

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Los Angeles?