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

#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…

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…

Vista Del Mar Welcomes Celebrated Advocate Karriann Farrell Hinds, Esq. as Director of Government and Strategic Affairs

Vista is proud to welcome Karriann Farrell Hinds, Esq. to the newly created position of Director of Government and Strategic Affairs.

Building on her multi-faceted career as an accomplished community leader, political appointee, successful attorney, and passionate advocate for ensuring justice and equality for the underserved, Karriann joins Vista’s leadership team, effective immediately. She will cultivate and champion new opportunities for the 113-year-old, 4 Star Charity Navigator rated Social Service agency and those they serve…

Congratulations, Alina!

Congratulations to Alina Vega, Home-SAFE’s VP of Child Development, Prevention, and Early-Education Services, for being selected as one of six recipients for the National Head Start Association BOLD Leadership 2020 “Game Changer” Award. This well-deserved recognition captures Alina’s bold leadership style and game-changing solutions enacted to lead her team successfully through the challenges of 2020. Thank you for all of the amazing work that you do for the children and families of Home-SAFE. Congrats, Alina!

Celebrate National Mentoring Month! Meet Carmen Soto, One of the first Mentors to Join Vista’s Forever Friends Mentorship Program

Carmen is a first-generation American, a first-generation college graduate, a mom, a CPA, and one of our amazing mentors at Vista! Carmen describes maintaining a long-lasting relationship as no different than “staying close with her siblings, cousins, and family friends who are now young adults.” But how do you do that during a pandemic? Carmen…

Assessing Your Child’s Needs During Distance Learning

Vista’s Reiss-Davis Child Study Center Provides Evaluations to help parents understand why their child might be having a difficult time adapting to distance learning

One of the most pressing concerns parents have expressed to us in the past year has been, “why is my child having such a difficult time adapting to distance learning?…

Meet Brian, Sophia, Diego, and Zoey!

Happy National Adoption Month! We are celebrating siblings Brian, Sophia, Diego, and Zoey who found their forever home through Vista’s Adoptions and Foster Care team! In 2018 two foster parent…

Reiss-Davis Graduate School Accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission

Vista Del Mar is pleased to announce that the Reiss-Davis Graduate School has been accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission! Reiss-Davis staff have worked arduously for the last few years to obtain this accreditation…

Dr. James Incorvaia, LACPA Distinguished Service to the Community, Diversity or Social Justice Awardee

Vista Del Mar is pleased to congratulate Dr. James Incorvaia, PhD, Director of the Reiss-Davis Child Study Center & Institute, and Chancellor of the Reiss-Davis Graduate School at Vista Del Mar, for receiving the 2020 Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA) Distinguished Service to the Community, Diversity or Social Justice Award…

Lena Wilson, President & CEO, Featured on Spectrum News 1

Lena Wilson, President & CEO, Featured on Spectrum News 1 Vista’s own, Lena Wilson, President & CEO was featured on Spectrum News 1 Tuesday, May 5th. Lena was pleased to…

 

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

#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…

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…

Vista Del Mar Welcomes Celebrated Advocate Karriann Farrell Hinds, Esq. as Director of Government and Strategic Affairs

Vista is proud to welcome Karriann Farrell Hinds, Esq. to the newly created position of Director of Government and Strategic Affairs.

Building on her multi-faceted career as an accomplished community leader, political appointee, successful attorney, and passionate advocate for ensuring justice and equality for the underserved, Karriann joins Vista’s leadership team, effective immediately. She will cultivate and champion new opportunities for the 113-year-old, 4 Star Charity Navigator rated Social Service agency and those they serve…

Congratulations, Alina!

Congratulations to Alina Vega, Home-SAFE’s VP of Child Development, Prevention, and Early-Education Services, for being selected as one of six recipients for the National Head Start Association BOLD Leadership 2020 “Game Changer” Award. This well-deserved recognition captures Alina’s bold leadership style and game-changing solutions enacted to lead her team successfully through the challenges of 2020. Thank you for all of the amazing work that you do for the children and families of Home-SAFE. Congrats, Alina!

Celebrate National Mentoring Month! Meet Carmen Soto, One of the first Mentors to Join Vista’s Forever Friends Mentorship Program

Carmen is a first-generation American, a first-generation college graduate, a mom, a CPA, and one of our amazing mentors at Vista! Carmen describes maintaining a long-lasting relationship as no different than “staying close with her siblings, cousins, and family friends who are now young adults.” But how do you do that during a pandemic? Carmen…

Assessing Your Child’s Needs During Distance Learning

Vista’s Reiss-Davis Child Study Center Provides Evaluations to help parents understand why their child might be having a difficult time adapting to distance learning

One of the most pressing concerns parents have expressed to us in the past year has been, “why is my child having such a difficult time adapting to distance learning?…

Meet Brian, Sophia, Diego, and Zoey!

Happy National Adoption Month! We are celebrating siblings Brian, Sophia, Diego, and Zoey who found their forever home through Vista’s Adoptions and Foster Care team! In 2018 two foster parent…

Reiss-Davis Graduate School Accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission

Vista Del Mar is pleased to announce that the Reiss-Davis Graduate School has been accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission! Reiss-Davis staff have worked arduously for the last few years to obtain this accreditation…

Dr. James Incorvaia, LACPA Distinguished Service to the Community, Diversity or Social Justice Awardee

Vista Del Mar is pleased to congratulate Dr. James Incorvaia, PhD, Director of the Reiss-Davis Child Study Center & Institute, and Chancellor of the Reiss-Davis Graduate School at Vista Del Mar, for receiving the 2020 Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA) Distinguished Service to the Community, Diversity or Social Justice Award…

Lena Wilson, President & CEO, Featured on Spectrum News 1

Lena Wilson, President & CEO, Featured on Spectrum News 1 Vista’s own, Lena Wilson, President & CEO was featured on Spectrum News 1 Tuesday, May 5th. Lena was pleased to…