Overview

Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services provides a continuum of trauma-informed services for children, youth, and families in Southern California, including residential treatment, outpatient mental health care, early intervention, and family support. It runs adoption and foster care programs and operates The Vista School, a state-certified school for students with behavioral or learning challenges, along with professional training through internships and a graduate center for clinical child psychology. The organization funds its work through donations, grants, and billing for services, serving many low-income families. Its goal is to help clients lead self-reliant, stable, and productive lives by coordinating education, mental health, and family services.