BELIEVING IS BEING HERE

At Hillside Family of Agencies,
our staff of over 2,000 will serve over 11,000 families this year across
Upstate New York and Maryland as they face some of their most difficult challenges – mental illness, behavioral issues and difficult life circumstances. The economic troubles our country faces are severely compounding the stresses these families face . At Hillside we believe in the goodness and greatness of children and the importance of families. For Hillside, that means we are committed to be there ...wherever, whenever, and however our youth and families need us.

It is perhaps never so important to have the support of family, friends, neighbors and community than during times of crisis. There is strength in numbers and comfort in having the weight of your load lightened by the shoulder of a friend standing with you.

Please consider making a gift to Hillside Family of Agencies. Your donation provides crucial support for the needs of our children in areas that are not covered by any other source. Gifts benefit children and families in many Hillside services, including residence for children in crisis, adoption, foster care, parenting workshops, mental health and youth development.

We believe in families and their capability to achieve a better future. Yet, we cannot do this alone. Your gift will assist hundreds of youngsters in your own community. Please support the Hillside Spring Appeal and join us in creating new beginnings for children and their families. Your support can make a difference in the life of a child.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO BUILD STRONG FAMILIES.
Words from a few of our families...

“They’re wonderful, the way they treat the kids here. They’re very caring people and they communicate very well. We have meetings once or twice a month to talk about her progress. You can ask any question you like. They help parents deal very well with what’s going on. They make you feel like a family.”
- Anna, grandparent of a youth at Hillside Children’s Center’s Intensive Support Unit,Monroe Avenue Campus

“If I wasn’t in Hillside I don’t know where I would be today. I am passing all of my classes and I have a job at Wegmans that I love. If it wasn’t for Hillside and my advocate my life could be a lot different right now.”
- Darren, enrolled in Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection – Syracuse

“...without the commitment of the family at Hillside, Jeffery would never have been able to make the progress that he has made. I am so grateful for all the time and efforts that were made for my son. We have spent years seeking help for Jeffery and we finally found our key in Hillside.”
- Mary, parent of a youth at Hillside Children’s Center’s Specialized Services Unit, Varick Campus 

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