Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services
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Contact Information
3200 Motor Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
United States
Online Contact Form
Los Angeles, CA 90034
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
For over 100 years, Vista Del Mar has been serving the changing needs of all children and families in our community by offering high-quality treatment programs for children with significant emotional, social, learning, and developmental disabilities.We are the oldest and most trusted adoption agency in Southern California. We are licensed, accredited, approved, and nationally recognized as a leader in the field of adoption. Our Adoption Program encompasses Foster Care and Foster and Adoption, International Services, and Domestic Infant Adoption including birth parent options counseling and support services.Our knowledge of the intricacies, issues, processes, and regulations of adoption and our understanding of what brings you to adoption.In recognition of what you have experienced and with great compassion, we can guide and support you through the process like no one else.We welcome all clients regardless of gender, race, age, religion, marital status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, expression, or identity.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
- Other
Requirements to become a foster parent
Many do not realize the need for new resource families in California. The number of foster kids outnumber the foster families who can provide short or long-term care. Foster advocates work hard to find places for these children, but it is not easy.
The latest 2021 report from the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) report in California says there are:
- 47,871 kids in California's foster care system
- 22,892 who entered foster care
- 15,386 foster kids awaiting adoption
- California foster kids across all ages, with a median of 8 years
- 33% whose foster child case plans include adoption
A child's median time in the California foster care system is over a year at 16.8 months. 13% spend 3-4 years in foster care.
California needs foster parents to take in multiple children if they have the time and energy to care for them. Sibling groups often need care, and it is essential to support these family bonds. In California, it is challenging to find homes for teenagers, though they need stable environments and reliable adults to support them.
Ratings and Reviews
Average user rating
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Apr 17, 2017
(Translated by Google) Good school, very professional, my child had an amazing change, thanks, Vista del Mar
(Original)
Buena escuela muy profesionales mi niño tubo un cambió sorprendente gracias vista del mar
Feb 16, 2017
(Translated by Google) Because they help adequate and fecinal children
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Porque ayudan adecuado y frofecinal a los niños
Oct 20, 2016
I went here and i hated it they are nice teacher that do car but some dont. Always figjts n get booty juiced
Aug 15, 2015
I'm going to give this school 1 star because my experience there was so bad i wouldnt even go to school most days. The only good thing about it really is the therapy feel to it. The staff focuses on your needs & i loved that. The kids there were flip floppy as hell, one minute they cool with me & the next minute they either wanna fight me, insult me, or laugh at me & it seemed like everyone just wanted to have sex with me & it was just ridiculous!! However, i pushed through all of it with the help of my parents & some of the staff at this school & i graduated!! #ClassOf2011
Mar 12, 2014
(Translated by Google) Very good and useful, thank you
(Original)
A muy bueno y util gracias