Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services

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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.

06/10/2026

Cheers to LAB!

What a joy it was to celebrate the accomplishments of Vista’s Leadership Advisory Board (LAB) Fellows at this year’s LAB Retreat. Over the past year, this remarkable group has built meaningful connections, learned from one another, and grown as leaders. It has been inspiring to witness their dedication, growth, and impact throughout the program, and we are excited to welcome them into their next chapter as LAB Members. Thank you to our Board Members, Philip Stein and Viranda Tantula, for joining us in celebration and for their continued support of the program.

We are also grateful to our LAB Executive Members—Dustin Perlberg, Sarah Perlberg, and JR Davidson—for sharing their experiences, insights, and leadership with the group.

A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Jamal Hill () Paralympic medalist, global aquatics consultant, and founder of the Swim Up Hill Foundation, for once again joining us and inspiring our Fellows. Jamal exemplifies leadership through action, follow-through, resilience, and an unwavering sense of joy. His message was a powerful reminder that leadership is not just about vision—it’s about showing up consistently, taking action, and uplifting others along the way.

We look forward to seeing all that these new LAB Members will accomplish in support of Vista’s mission and the positive impact they will continue to make in the years ahead.

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement and thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s LAB experience so meaningful! 🎉

06/02/2026

Our annual Prom is THE moment for every student to shine. And this year, made sure our students showed up feeling resplendent, confident, and fully celebrated. Thank you, Ariel, for donating the makeup for these stunning looks, and thanks and for connecting us! 🙌

To our incredible Vista staff: thank you for showing up and showing out so every student could revel in the full prom experience. 💛

Ariel, we can’t wait to see what happens next when beauty and purpose align. Thank you for making it unforgettable.

05/26/2026

During Foster Care Awareness Month, we honor the contributions of Vista’s former Director of Adoptions and pioneer for openness in adoption, Reuben Pannor.

Reuben alongside fellow Vista Del Mar social worker Annette Baran wrote the groundbreaking book ‘The Adoption Triangle,’ which became an essential work for the openness in adoption movement.

Openness in adoption stresses the importance of creating an environment for an adopted child to interact with their biological family.

This notion created a seismic shift in adoption culture. Before the publication of this book, the idea that a birth parent would maintain any contact with a child given up for adoption was almost unheard of. The ripple effects of introducing the open adoption concept resulted in the forming of many meaningful relationships between adopted children and their biological parents.

This picture was taken from his office here on Vista’s campus in 1984. Reuben passed away in early 2013. On behalf of the many children and families you helped, we thank you.

For more questions about this topic or to attend one of our upcoming orientations please call 310-836-1223 ext. 409 or email at [email protected].

05/25/2026

Today we honor the lives and sacrifices of the men and women in the armed forces for their valiant service to our country. Included among those who proudly served are several former Vista residents.

These pictures are of Vista Graduates who enlisted in the armed services in 1943. In February of that year alone, 23 graduates were discharged from the after-care department because they had joined the armed forces. Many served with distinction, earning some of the country’s highest honors for their service in the war. When these graduates visited Vista Del Mar, they often took time to speak to the children, providing living examples of the opportunities for which Vista Del Mar had prepared them.

05/22/2026

Our Family Service of Santa Monica team () was proud to be part of at Clover Park in Santa Monica this past Sunday.

This inclusive, family-friendly bike ride brought the community together in the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month and connected our neighbors with mental health resources throughout the day.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table and to for including us in such a fun event. 💚🚲

05/21/2026

Vista Del Mar’s journey from a Jewish orphanage to today’s comprehensive agency reflects both our enduring commitment to serving the needs of children and families and our evolution to serve the broader Los Angeles community.

In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we recognize the deep roots of our Jewish heritage that shaped our mission: community care, responsibility, and the belief in every child’s worth. These principles continue to guide our mission across all the communities we serve.

05/20/2026

In honor of Foster Care Adoption Month, we’re revisiting this thoughtful conversation between the hilarious and inspiring and VDM’s Director of Adoptions and Foster Care (), Dr. Jennifer Bliss.

In this episode, Dr. Bliss discusses misconceptions about fostering to diving into the intricacies of how open adoption actually works. Thank you, Jodi Miller for spotlighting your own adoption journey and bringing light to this important cause for so many.

05/18/2026

This May, our Family Service of Santa Monica team showed up for Mental Health Awareness Month at the Take Action for Mental Health event at Santa Monica College.

It was a great opportunity to connect with the community and share the resources and support we offer right here on the Westside.

Thank you to Kelly and Sabrina for representing FSSM and our Outpatient Counseling Center at this meaningful event.

05/15/2026

Family Service of Santa Monica () was named by this week as a part of their Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation. Here is a statement from FSSM’s Program Director, Chantilly Wijayasinha to share more about what this honor means to our agency.

“We’re deeply grateful to be recognized in the City of Santa Monica’s Mental Health Proclamation.

Family Service of Santa Monica was the first social services agency in Santa Monica, founded in 1925 — and over a 100 years later, our work continues to be rooted in accessibility, quality, equity, and care.

This acknowledgment belongs to our incredible team: our clinicians, interns, and administrative staff who bring passion, experience, heart, and dedication to the work every single day.

Thank you to the City of Santa Monica for uplifting the importance of mental health and community-based care. We’re proud to serve this community and honored to continue this legacy of support. ✨”

Address

3200 Motor Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90034

Telephone

+13108361223

Website

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

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