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 Marcie and Brad Prinzi opened their home for foster care placements through Hillside, they did so with clarity about their role. They understood the importance...
Apr 22, 2026 | Families First, Success Story
You Can Make a Difference: Learn about becoming a Hillside foster parent, and start your journey today. Since 2017, Brian DiNitto has quietly made a powerful difference in the lives of caregivers and youth. As a New York State-certified foster parent through Hillside,...
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...
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...
