Mar 13, 2026 | Front Page, News
Mazie Tai, Hillside’s Chief Human Resources Officer and a recognized leader in her field, was named today as an honoree in Rochester Business Journal’s annual list of Women of Excellence. “These women elevate, educate, mentor, support and empower other women and help...
Feb 3, 2026 | Community, Front Page, Generosity, News, Success Story
When Michael “Mika” Rauch talks about Hillside, the word that rises to the surface again and again is hope. It’s not abstract for him. It’s lived experience. At 14, Mika entered Hillside’s foster care program during what he describes as a dangerous and deeply painful...
Jan 27, 2026 | Inside Hillside, Success Story
Read More: This article was originally published in the 2025 Hillside Impact Report. Watch: Taylor was featured as part of the ongoing Stories of Hillside video series. From early on, Taylor Rapke (pictured, above left), one of three fraternal triplets, showed signs...
Jan 26, 2026 | CEO Message, News
In our community, throughout New York State and around the country, a difficult situation has only become more common in recent years: young people with complex needs come to a hospital seeking care … and are unable to be discharged, due to the lack of services that...
Jan 21, 2026 | Community, Front Page, Innovation, News, Success Story
A January 21 ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official launch of Hillside’s Next Steps Critical Time Transition Program (CTTP), a new collaboration between Hillside and the University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester Regional Health and other regional...
Dec 19, 2025 | CEO Message, News
At this time of year, it’s only natural to look back at the last 12 months and forward to the year ahead. 2025 has been an important year of progress for the Hillside community—with new programs and exciting projects that have helped our agency do even more for the...
Dec 12, 2025 | Families First, Innovation, Inside Hillside, Success Story
In the gymnasium, young children gather around a cellist as she plays samples of music from Bach to “Jingle Bells” – while the kids, bells in hand, join in. Down the hall, other youth are experimenting with chords on assorted electric keyboards. In a classroom...
Dec 5, 2025 | Front Page, News
This morning, Hillside leaders engaged in an annual tradition: a three-hour ceremony honoring employees with milestone service anniversaries. In 2025, 173 employees marked 5, 10, 15, 20 years and more of service, with six earning 40-year pins for their longstanding...
Dec 2, 2025 | Front Page, News
Maria Cristalli, a 34-year Hillside veteran and the agency’s President and CEO since 2018, was named today as a finalist for Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s 40th annual ATHENA International Award, which honors professional female leaders who have demonstrated...
Dec 1, 2025 | Front Page, News
Dr. Grace Chitani Dengler, a dynamic and results-driven leader with extensive experience in healthcare operations, leadership and strategic planning, has joined Hillside as Vice President of Residential Treatment Services, effective December 1, 2025. As a member of...
