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DR. JAMES “JIM” INCORVAIA
A Celebration of a Life

With great affection we remember Jim’s devotion to the Reiss-Davis Child Study Center and the Reiss-Davis Graduate School and his commitment to the betterment of children’s mental health.
In honor of the legacy of Dr. Incorvaia you can...

 

News and Updates

Vista Del Mar’s 116th Birthday

How sweet is it to be 116 years old? So sweet we’re showing our age in cupcakes, complete with our iconic logo! 🧁💪 Thank you so much to everyone for…

Compassion-guided growth at Vista Del Mar

I’ll always remember the first time I saw the Vista Del Mar logo. I was struck by the image of two children seeking shelter under an umbrella, symbolizing comprehensive care….

Rising Above: The Journey to Equity and Empowerment in Nonprofit Leadership

As a Black woman seeking a higher-level position within a predominantly non-diverse nonprofit corporate structure at the time, my journey up the ranks left me little room for error. I…

#GIVINGTUESDAY 2023

A cozy blanket is like a hug from the universe – it reminds you that everything will be okay.”
– Anonymous
#GIINGTUESDAY 2023 is on November 28th!
Many of the children that are placed at Vista Haven have never experienced what it is like to sleep in a bed, know that they’ll have enough food to eat or clean water to drink that day, or wake up knowing they are safe from violence.
On #GIINGTUESDAY, we ask for your help providing warmth and kindness…

It’s Our Birthday

One hundred and fifteen years ago today…
…optometrist and B-nei B’rith president Seigfried Marshutz challenged his fellow Jewish community leaders to help orphaned children living on the streets of Los Angeles. “What then,” he demanded, “shall become of these little ones?” The response was the creation of…

Summer To-Do List – Keeping Up on the Catchup

Pre-parenthood, if you told me I would need to look out for the “summer slide,” I would have assumed you were referring to the dance you did at your cousin’s…

Vista Del Mar’s CEO Lena Wilson Nominated for Los Angeles Times’ Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards

The Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing team named Lena Wilson, CEO of Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services, as a shortlisted nominee for the Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership…

It Takes a Village

If you’re a fan of old sayings then you’re well familiar with the phrase- ‘it takes a village.’ I admit some of these sayings don’t hold a lot of meaning…

Supporting the Whole Family – The Role of Wraparound

No matter where you are in your parenting journey, as in still figuring out how to change diapers with one hand or celebrating your now-grown child’s adult milestones, one thing…

Black History Month in Unison

As we await President Biden’s nomination of the first Black Supreme Court Justice, this historical moment is a stark reminder that Black History Month is living history, ever-evolving and intertwined…

 

Featured

DR. JAMES “JIM” INCORVAIA
A Celebration of a Life

With great affection we remember Jim’s devotion to the Reiss-Davis Child Study Center and the Reiss-Davis Graduate School and his commitment to the betterment of children’s mental health.
In honor of the legacy of Dr. Incorvaia you can...

 

News and Updates

Vista Del Mar’s 116th Birthday

How sweet is it to be 116 years old? So sweet we’re showing our age in cupcakes, complete with our iconic logo! 🧁💪 Thank you so much to everyone for…

Compassion-guided growth at Vista Del Mar

I’ll always remember the first time I saw the Vista Del Mar logo. I was struck by the image of two children seeking shelter under an umbrella, symbolizing comprehensive care….

Rising Above: The Journey to Equity and Empowerment in Nonprofit Leadership

As a Black woman seeking a higher-level position within a predominantly non-diverse nonprofit corporate structure at the time, my journey up the ranks left me little room for error. I…

#GIVINGTUESDAY 2023

A cozy blanket is like a hug from the universe – it reminds you that everything will be okay.”
– Anonymous
#GIINGTUESDAY 2023 is on November 28th!
Many of the children that are placed at Vista Haven have never experienced what it is like to sleep in a bed, know that they’ll have enough food to eat or clean water to drink that day, or wake up knowing they are safe from violence.
On #GIINGTUESDAY, we ask for your help providing warmth and kindness…

It’s Our Birthday

One hundred and fifteen years ago today…
…optometrist and B-nei B’rith president Seigfried Marshutz challenged his fellow Jewish community leaders to help orphaned children living on the streets of Los Angeles. “What then,” he demanded, “shall become of these little ones?” The response was the creation of…

Summer To-Do List – Keeping Up on the Catchup

Pre-parenthood, if you told me I would need to look out for the “summer slide,” I would have assumed you were referring to the dance you did at your cousin’s…

Vista Del Mar’s CEO Lena Wilson Nominated for Los Angeles Times’ Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards

The Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing team named Lena Wilson, CEO of Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services, as a shortlisted nominee for the Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership…

It Takes a Village

If you’re a fan of old sayings then you’re well familiar with the phrase- ‘it takes a village.’ I admit some of these sayings don’t hold a lot of meaning…

Supporting the Whole Family – The Role of Wraparound

No matter where you are in your parenting journey, as in still figuring out how to change diapers with one hand or celebrating your now-grown child’s adult milestones, one thing…

Black History Month in Unison

As we await President Biden’s nomination of the first Black Supreme Court Justice, this historical moment is a stark reminder that Black History Month is living history, ever-evolving and intertwined…