2001

Hillside Behavioral Health System, consisting of Hillside Children’s Center, Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection, Hillside-Children’s Foundation, Crestwood Children’s Center and Crestwood Children’s Foundation,  changes its name to Hillside Family of Agencies.  Hillside Family of Agencies was selected to most accurately represent the diversity of services provided by each affiliate.

•  “HBHS gets a new name” – Communicator article

In March, the Lella building on Hillside Children’s Center’s Monroe Avenue Campus is leveled to prepare for construction of a new family center. On June 7, ground is broken for the new construction.

•  “Monroe Avenue construction project updated: Part One” – Communicator article

•  “Monroe Avenue construction project updated: Part Two” – Communicator article

•  “New Hillside Emergency Shelter breaks ground” – press release

• Lella building demolition – photograph

• Ground Breaking Ceremony – photograph

"Today’s Family,” an award winning television series developed to increase awareness and understanding about critical issues affecting New York State families is first aired in September in Rochester, New York on the CBS affiliate WROC New 8 Now. The program is co-produced by Hillside Family of Agencies and WROC New 8 Now. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield of the Rochester Region is the sponsor.

Hillside Family of Agencies launches Homers for Hillside initiatives in Rochester, Auburn, and Batavia. Partnerships with the Auburn Double Days, Batavia Muck Dogs and Rochester Red Wings baseball teams are established to raise funds for Hillside children and families.

Hillside Children's Center held a dedication ceremony at its 1183 Monroe Avenue location on Thursday, September 19, at 2:00 p.m. The event is the culmination of Hillside's vision to create a new residential and medical center on the campus. Hillside broke ground on the new building on May 31, 2001.

• Invitation to Horton Family Center Dedication

• “Horton Center Celebrates Hillside Milestone” – Vision article, page 11

• “Grant Aids Construction Completion” – Vision article, page 1

Snell Farm opens a new residential hall housing eight male youth, a newly created central food service department, and dining hall.

2003

Hillside Children's Center's Finger Lakes Campus to celebrate 10 years of operations.

Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection was recognized on September 18 at an awards ceremony held by the United States Department of Labor and the National Youth Employment Coalition (NYEC) in Washington, D.C. It was singled out as a PEPNet (Promising and Effective Practices Network) honoree among peer programs across the nation for demonstrating effectiveness in preparing youth for careers and independent learning.

2004

A comprehensive evaluation of Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection (HW-SC) entitled “Charting a Course for the Future” is released in May by the Center for Governmental Research (CGR). It is based on a cohort evaluation, utilizing a controlled comparison group, that details a series of outcomes for 1,250 students who entered HW-SC since the beginning of the 1996-97 academic year through the middle of the 2002-2003 year. The evaluation, which was completed December 2003, states “HW-SC makes a dramatic impact on the graduation rates of the students it serves.” 

• “The Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection: Charting a Course for the Future” – Report by the Center for Governmental Research

The Boards of Governors of Hillside Family of Agencies and New Life Homes-Snell Farm, Inc. (Snell Farm) signed an affiliation agreement on Monday, May 24. The signing comes after a six-month due diligence process conducted by Snell Farm and Hillside Family of Agencies Board of Governors and management to determine affiliation feasibility.

•  “Hillside Family of Agencies and New Life Homes-Snell Farm, Inc. sign affiliation agreement” – press release    

Karen Sylvester, formerly Hillside Children’s Center’s Western Region Services Leader, is appointed executive director of Snell Farm Children’s Center.

• “Reception celebrated Karen Sylvester’s appointment as executive director of Snell Farm Children’s Center” – press release

A new campus school is opened at Snell Farm Children’s Center with new staff, portable classrooms, equipment, and school supplies allowing for the continuation of the therapeutic milieu into the classroom.