Hillsides

WE ARE A PREMIER PROVIDER DEDICATED TO HEALING CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, AND TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES THROUGH QUALITY COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES AND ADVOCACY. WE ENVISION A WORLD IN WHICH CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES ARE ABLE TO HEAL, GROW, AND THRIVE.

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS AND COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM - FAMILIES STRUGGLING THROUGH CRISES OR CHALLENGING SITUATIONS KNOW THEY CAN FIND EXPERIENCED PRACTITIONERS WHO ARE RESPONSIVE, ACCESSIBLE, AND COMPASSIONATE. HILLSIDES OFFERS NUMEROUS COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THROUGH SEVERAL HILLSIDES AND BIENVENIDOS FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. THESE CENTERS PROVIDE PARENTING CLASSES, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING, PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENTS AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND ADDITIONAL CRUCIAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AT RISK WHO ARE UNABLE TO ACCESS THE SERVICES IN OUR RESOURCE CENTERS. HILLSIDES' STAFF INTERVENES BEFORE CHILDREN ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES IN ORDER TO PRESERVE FAMILIES, HELP THEM BEGIN TO RECOVER, AND CREATE SECURE, PERMANENT LIVING ENVIRONMENTS. IN ADDITION, THE AGENCY OFFERS SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN SURROUNDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS BECAUSE CHILDREN'S NEEDS ARE OFTEN FIRST DETECTED IN THE SCHOOL SETTING. HILLSIDES TURNS OBSTACLES INTO OPPORTUNITIES TO RESTORE HOPE AND HONOR THE INHERENT INTEGRITY OF EACH INDIVIDUAL IN EVERY FAMILY. 2,145 CLIENTS; IMPACTING 6,435 FAMILY MEMBERS.COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE 1) FAMILY PRESERVATION CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION/INTERVENTION PROGRAM; 2) NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM ASSISTED MEAL PROGRAM FOR BREAKFAST AND LUNCH; 3) WRAPAROUND APPROACH SERVICES PROVIDE SAFETY, PERMANENCY, AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; AND 4) LAHSA INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTANCE FOR YOUTH 18 YEARS PLUS. 5) YOUTH MOVING ON PEER RESOURCE CENTER DROP-IN CENTER FOR TRANSITION-AGED YOUTH.

RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES - CHILDREN COME FIRST AT HILLSIDES. THE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE AND STABLE ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN AND YOUTH, WHO HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES OR HAVE SEVERE EMOTIONAL OR BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES, CAN THRIVE. HILLSIDES' DYNAMIC TEAM OF EXPERTS HELP YOUNGSTERS RESTORE HOPE, REDISCOVER THE JOY OF CHILDHOOD, AND ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS OF A HAPPY FUTURE. THE AGENCY'S MAIN CAMPUS, LOCATED ON 17 ACRES OF PARK-LIKE GROUNDS, INCLUDES FIVE COTTAGES; A SCHOOL; STUDENT CENTER FOR ART & MUSIC, RECREATION, AND DINING; CHILDREN'S RESOURCE CENTER WITH A LIBRARY AND NURSES' OFFICES; PLAYGROUND; AND SWIMMING POOL. WE ALSO STRIVE TO REUNITE CHILDREN WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL FAMILY, GUARDIANS, ANYONE THAT IS INVESTED AND CAPABLE OF TAKING CARE OF CHILDREN. WITH INPUT FROM CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, HILLSIDES PARTNERS WITH OTHER AGENCIES AND RESOURCES TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY CONTINUUM OF CARE AND ENSURE THEY REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. 96 CLIENTS; IMPACTING 192 FAMILY MEMBERS.

FOSTER FAMILY AND ADOPTION PROGRAM- PROVIDERS FOSTER CARE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND SIBLINGS WHO CANNOT REMAIN AT HOME WITH THEIR PARENTS. MANAGING A MULTI-COUNTY NETWORK OF FOSTER HOMES, WE SPECIALIZE IN CARING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND SIBLING GROUPS. WE ALSO PROVIDE FREE TRAINING AND ON-GOING SUPPORT TO RESOURCE FAMILIES SO THEY CAN IN TURN PROVIDE SAFE, STABLE, SUPPORTIVE AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT TO THE CHILDREN PLACED IN THEIR HOMES. THE FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTIONS PROGRAM OPERATES OUT OF TWO LOCATIONS IN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY. WE SERVE APPROXIMATELY 258 CHILDREN AND YOUTH, IMPACTING 1,032 FAMILY MEMBERS.

EDUCATION CENTER- THE HILLSIDES EDUCATION CENTER (HEC) IS A STATE CERTIFIED NONPUBLIC SCHOOL SERVING STUDENTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION. HEC EDUCATES AND SERVES BOTH DAY STUDENTS, OR STUDENTS LIVING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, AND STUDENTS LIVING IN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING HILLSIDES. IN JULY OF 2015, HEC BECAME AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL THROUGH WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. HEC BELIEVES THAT GIVEN THE APPROPRIATE SUPPORTS ALL STUDENTS CAN MAKE GREAT STRIDES TOWARDS ACHIEVING THEIR ACADEMIC, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONALPOTENTIAL. HEC USES A PHILOSOPHY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE. STUDENTS WHO ATTEND HEC COMMONLY HAVE HAD DIFFICULTY WITHIN THEIR SCHOOL CAREERS AND HAVE EXPERIENCED HIGH LEVELS OF FAILURE, ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND BEHAVIORALLY.THE HEC COMMUNITY PRIDES THEMSELVES ON DEVELOPING STUDENT SKILL SETS (ACADEMIC-SOCIALEMOTIONAL-BEHAVIORAL) TO CREATE SUCCESS WITHIN AND BEYOND THE DOORS OF SCHOOL. HEC'S ACADEMIC CURRICULUM IS DRIVEN BY THE STATE ACCEPTED COMMON CORE STANDARDS, WHILE STILL MEETING INDIVIDUAL STUDENT NEEDS ADDRESSED IN THE INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS. SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED THROUGH THE SCHOOL'S SOCIAL EMOTIONAL TREATMENT MODEL CALLED GROWTH, WHICH FOCUSES ON INDIVIDUAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT PLANS AROUND FOUR CENTRAL AREAS, PERSONAL AWARENESS, SOCIAL AWARENESS, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND TENACITY. THE FOCUS OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR INCREASED SUCCESS WITHIN AND BEYOND SCHOOL FOR THE STUDENTS. 88 CLIENTS; IMPACTING 176 FAMILY MEMBERS. EFFECTIVE MAY 31, 2022 HEC WAS CLOSED DUE TO FINANCIAL CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED BY THIS PROGRAM CAUSED BY THE UNFAVORABLE EFFECTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE SCHOOL'S STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND ATTENDANCE.