News Release

February 15, 2007

Contact: Jennifer Bacci
 
Adoption Resource Network at Hillside Children's Center holds AdoptMent
kick off meeting tonight

First of its kind mentoring group helps adoptive teens make lasting connections

WHO--Adoption Resource Network at Hillside Children's Center, mentors who are adults that were adopted, and teens that are freed for adoption who are currently in the process of being adopted, may be reluctant to be adopted, or who have refused to consider adoption at all.

WHAT--AdoptMent's kick off meeting. The AdoptMent program, based on the traditional mentoring program structure, pairs adults who were adopted with teens.

WHEN--Today, Thursday, February 15, 2007, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

WHERE--Ozzie's, located in the rear of Bausch Cottage on Hillside Children's Center's Monroe Avenue campus.

WHY--As the only program of its kind in the Greater Rochester area, AdoptMent provides a safe, fun atmosphere that allows the adult mentors and the teens to discuss their feelings about adoption and build healthy, lasting relationships.

About Hillside Family of Agencies

Hillside Family of Agencies is a family and children services organization that provides child welfare, mental health, youth development, juvenile justice, special education, and developmental disabilities services across central and western New York. Hillside Family of Agencies is comprised of affiliates Crestwood Children's Center, Crestwood Children's Foundation, Hillside Children's Center, Hillside Children's Foundation, Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection, and Snell Farm Children's Center.

Need More Information?
Call us, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Eastern time, at (585) 256-7500 or TTY (585) 256-7881. Or jbacci@hillside.com