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Amber M.’s Story

Former Wallis House Resident is Thriving & Giving Back It has been almost three years since Amber McCline was a resident at Wallis House. Early this year Amber reconnected with Wallis House Director, Maricela Echeverri to reflect on the essential role Aviva played for her and her family and to tell about the metamorphosis she… Continue Reading Amber M.’s Story

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Amber Rivas, Aviva’s President and CEO

Aviva Family and Children’s Services Announces Amber Rivas as President and Chief Executive Officer LOS ANGELES, December 20, 2022 – Aviva Family and Children’s Services, a social services agency providing foster care and adoption, supportive housing for women and children, community mental health and crisis intervention services in Los Angeles County, today announced that Amber… Continue Reading Amber Rivas, Aviva’s President and CEO

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New mobile clinic gives homeless privacy and technology

LOS ANGELES — Inside a van outside the Wallis House at Aviva Family and Children’s Services, a Hollywood shelter for women and kids, 34-year-old Christian Thomas is getting her blood sugar tested. Read the whole article on https://spectrumnews1.com/

Aviva’s Wallis House on CBS2LA

Recently Aviva’s Wallis House was featured on Erica Olsen’s Inside SoCal on CBS2LA! Our shelter for homeless women and children was highlighted as a beacon of hope in Los Angeles County. We provide three meals a day and a warm, safe place for local residents to reside while receiving essential services from PATH, our partner… Continue Reading Aviva’s Wallis House on CBS2LA

Regina Bette, Aviva’s President/CEO Retires After 11 Years

Envision Consulting Retained as Search Firm Jonathan M. Werner, Esq., Chair of the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership of Hamburger Home d/b/a Aviva Family and Children’s Services announces the retirement of Regina Bette, LMFT, President/CEO, in Spring of 2022 after 11 years. Envision Consulting has been retained to conduct a national search for her… Continue Reading Regina Bette, Aviva’s President/CEO Retires After 11 Years

Aviva’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025

Aviva Family and Children’s Services, often referred to as a “beacon of hope” by clients and referral partners, embarks on this strategic plan with affirmed commitment to providing critical support for the increasing numbers of vulnerable children and families in Los Angeles County. In the midst of the current global pandemic, Aviva continues to provide… Continue Reading Aviva’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025