Apr 22, 2026 | Families First, Success Story
You Can Make a Difference: Learn about becoming a Hillside foster parent, and start your journey today. When Nicole Baker signed on as a foster parent, she didn’t know exactly what to expect. “I knew there were a lot of children in need of a home, love, and guidance,”...
Apr 22, 2026 | Families First, Success Story
You Can Make a Difference: Learn about becoming a Hillside foster parent, and start your journey today. Foster parents Jillian Sylvis and her husband Aaron already knew 5-year-old “K” before the child came to live with their family. In fact, that familiarity—and the...
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...
