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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

Arms Wide Open

I just hugged a dear, dear friend, who I haven’t seen in a while, and wow, does it feel good. As I look around our beautiful Los Angeles community, I…

And the Beat Goes On…

“At least I can still make you laugh.” That simple statement from my oldest daughter last May amid a growing pandemic captures this simple fact: no amount of darkness can…

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!

REDEFINING HEROES: Vista staff during the pandemic

In 2020, the title of hero expanded to include the millions of healthcare workers, childcare providers, grocery store staff, and so many others who put their lives on the line throughout the pandemic.

At Vista Del Mar, our entire staff is comprised of heroes, each one bravely stepping up to ensure the wellbeing of our residents, students, and families…

The Workings of a Child’s Mind

Shining a spotlight on Vista’s Reiss-Davis Child Study Center and the Reiss-Davis Graduate School
As a parent, have you ever had a moment with your child where you wonder, ‘I wish I could know everything going on in their head right now?’ Well, from twenty-four plus years of being a parent, I can tell you, you will probably never know everything. But thanks to advancements through the work happening right here on Vista Del Mar’s campus, we can understand a lot more…

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?…

Merry and Bright in spite… of 2020

What do you do when you have antsy teens pining for holiday outings that are just not possible in times of COVID? That was the obstacle facing our residential staff, who each year take a lot of pleasure in assuring Vista residents experience a full spectrum of seasonal joy. In this instance, creativity triumphed, and a new tradition was born. Our staff rented a large van and, with residents in tow, drove two hours north to the most organic of holiday settings- snow…

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…

 

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

Arms Wide Open

I just hugged a dear, dear friend, who I haven’t seen in a while, and wow, does it feel good. As I look around our beautiful Los Angeles community, I…

And the Beat Goes On…

“At least I can still make you laugh.” That simple statement from my oldest daughter last May amid a growing pandemic captures this simple fact: no amount of darkness can…

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!

REDEFINING HEROES: Vista staff during the pandemic

In 2020, the title of hero expanded to include the millions of healthcare workers, childcare providers, grocery store staff, and so many others who put their lives on the line throughout the pandemic.

At Vista Del Mar, our entire staff is comprised of heroes, each one bravely stepping up to ensure the wellbeing of our residents, students, and families…

The Workings of a Child’s Mind

Shining a spotlight on Vista’s Reiss-Davis Child Study Center and the Reiss-Davis Graduate School
As a parent, have you ever had a moment with your child where you wonder, ‘I wish I could know everything going on in their head right now?’ Well, from twenty-four plus years of being a parent, I can tell you, you will probably never know everything. But thanks to advancements through the work happening right here on Vista Del Mar’s campus, we can understand a lot more…

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?…

Merry and Bright in spite… of 2020

What do you do when you have antsy teens pining for holiday outings that are just not possible in times of COVID? That was the obstacle facing our residential staff, who each year take a lot of pleasure in assuring Vista residents experience a full spectrum of seasonal joy. In this instance, creativity triumphed, and a new tradition was born. Our staff rented a large van and, with residents in tow, drove two hours north to the most organic of holiday settings- snow…

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…