Through outreach programs in the community, we have been able to partner with local schools, neighborhood councils, children's services agencies, mental health care agencies and local police department to help children at risk and families in crisis. By working at a "grassroots" level and pooling resources with other committed organizations, Hillsides is able to stop or prevent child abuse from happening.
Hillsides recognizes the great demand for services in stopping or preventing child abuse and providing parents and children with tools to strengthen their families. Below are links to resources you might find helpful.
AbilityFirst
AbilityFirst provides programs and services for children and adults with disabilities. Thier mission is to help people with disabilities realize thier full potential throughout their lives.
AIDS Service Center
AIDS Service Center’s multi-disciplinary team develops and delivers services, advocacy and education tailored to improve the quality of life of individuals, families and communities impacted by and at risk for HIV/AIDS and related medical conditions.
All Saints Church, Pasadena
All Saints Church is a large, inclusive, urban, liberal-spirited church deeply committed to issues of social peace and justice and to the spirit of creativity in all aspects of life. They have a long history assisting the community with child advocacy, educational programs, violence provention, mentorships, and resources for business clothing for interviews.
The Alliance for Children's Rights
The Alliance for Children's Rights is protecting the rights and futures of abused and impoverished children throughout Los Angeles County, in hopes of creating a world in which all children are able to have a safe and permanent family, access to quality health care, a quality education, and all of the support and services they so rightfully deserve.
Assistance League of Southern California
Assistance League of Southern California provides a broad range of essential human services and economic development activities to low and moderate income residents within Hollywood, the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area through a partnership of dedicated volunteers and staff.
Bresee Foundation
The Bresee Foundation serves the neighborhoods of Koreatown, Pico Union, Westlake and South Central Los Angeles, to build a stronger, healthier, safer community for area residents by providing them with access to important resources and services and empowering them with the knowledge and skills to improve their lives.
The California Alliance of Child and Family Services
This is a statewide association of more than 200 private nonprofit agencies, formed on January 1, 2000, through the merger of the California Association of Services for Children (CSC) and the California Association of Children's Homes (CCH).
California Association of Private Specialized Education and Services (CAPSES)
CAPSES is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the leadership role of the private sector in offering alternative quality services to individuals with special education needs.
California Child Development Training Consortium
The CDTC is a statewide program funded by the California Department of Education, Child Development Division (CDE/CDD) with Federal Child Care and Development Quality Improvement Funds. The program is administered by the Yosemite Community College District. The program was created in 1982 to address the critical shortage of qualified child care workers in the state of California.
Casa Pacifica
Casa Pacifica serves abused, neglected, and severely emotionally disturbed children and adolescents within Ventura County.
ChildAbuse.com
ChildAbuse.com is your one-stop internet resource for information on child abuse and related issues. This e-zine was created to support, inform and encourage those dealing with any aspect of child abuse, in a positive non-threatening environment.
Child Welfare League
CWLA is an association of more than 1,100 public and private nonprofit agencies that assist over 3.5 million abused and neglected children and their families each year with a wide range of services.
Children’s Defense Fund
Their mission is to Leave No Child Behind® and to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.
Children’s Law Center of Los Angeles
Children's Law Center was created by the Superior Court over a decade ago to serve as appointed counsel for children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned.
Children Now
This is a nonpartisan, independent voice for children, working to translate the nation's commitment to children and families into action.
Community Enhancement Corporation
Community Enhancement Corporation builds projects and develop programs that provide social, educational and economic benefits to disadvantaged groups, especially homeless and/or, hard-to-employ foster youth.
CreateSafePlaces.Blogspot.com
John Hitchcock, executive director of Hillsides, established a blog to discuss foster care issues and safe places for children and youth in the foster care system.
Family.com
A website for the family with great ideas, practical advice and fun activities.
Five Acres Therapeutic School
The Five Acres Therapeutic School focuses on building children's strengths academically with a special emphasis on reading, writing, arithmetic and general knowledge
Foothill Family Services
Foothill Family Services is a family service agency in the San Gabriel Valley whose services include professional counseling, mental health treatment for children, teens and their gamilies, case management and educational services.
Foothill Unity Center Food Bank
Foothill Unity Center Food Bank's goal is to help people in crisis attain self-sufficiency by providing food, clothing, crisis services and referrals for other critical services to qualified individuals and families.
FosterClub website
The national network for foster youth and children
Grace Center
Grace Center's mission is to empower women to break the cycle of domestic violence,in their lives and in their children's lives, so that they can live in a safe environment and can regain their dignity and self-esteem.
The Los Angeles Commission for Children and Families
The Los Angeles Commission for Children and Families believes in enhancing the well being of children and families of Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services
The Department of Children and Family Services provides a comprehensive child protection system of prevention, preservation, and permanency to ensure that children grow up safe, physically and emotionally healthy, educated and in permanent homes.
Los Angeles Department of Mental Health
The Department of Mental Health serves the people of Los Angeles County through a network of clinics, field services, hospitals, and other facilities operated by the County and contract agencies.
The National Association of Child Advocates (NACA)
They are the only national organization devoted to building the capacity of state and local child advocacy organizations.
The National Mental Health and Education Center for Children and Families
This is a public service of the National Association of School Psychologists, is an information and action network to foster best practices in education and mental health for children and families — building upon strengths, understanding diversity, and supporting families.
Optimist Youth Homes
Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services mission is to provide culturally sensitive comprehensive treatment, specialized education, and support services to abused, neglected, or at-risk children and youth and their families to establish stability within families and communities.
Pasadena Alumni Support Center
At the Pasadena Alumni Support Center (PASC), former foster care youth can seek employment, gain access to health and mental health benefits, and research scholarships and information about higher education.
Pasadena Public Health Department
The Pasadena Public Health Department has been responsible for helping protect, maintain and improve the health of the Pasadena community through assessment, outreach, and educational classes.
Peace Over Violence
Peace Over Violence is a social service agency that offers one by one prevention of youth violence and child abuse, while running a range of specialized services reaching underserved groups like Latinas, Deaf, Disabled and Elder, LGBTQ, and Youth.
Planned Parenthood of Pasadena
Since 1933, Planned Parenthood of Pasadena has been providing reproductive health care and family planning services to Northern San Gabriel Valley.
Positive Parenting
Welcome to Positive Parenting, dedicated to providing resources and information to make parenting rewarding, effective and fun! We have classes and workshops and you can now register online!
Riverside County Department of Mental Health
The Riverside County Department of Mental Health provides community-based services that enable adults who are mentally disabled, adults who are older, children who are at risk of mental disability, substance abusers, and individuals who need conservatorship, to achieve their optimal level of healthy personal and social functioning.
San Gabriel Valley/Pomona Regional Center
San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center works in partnership with individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and the community, to promote choice, empowerment, independence, and full integration into community life.
Social Model Recovery Systems, Inc.
Social Model Recovery Systems, Inc is a multi-faceted human services organization providing mental health and alcohol and other drug treatment services at various locations throughout Southern California.
Stand.org
Stand for Children's mission is to ensure all children have the opportunity to grow up healthy, educated, and safe. We're a strong, positive, and practical voice, uniting and supporting people who have a heart for children.
Sycamores
The Sycamores offers a comprehensive range of family-centered, social, educational, preventive and behavioral health programs that encourage children, adults and their families to lead stable, independent and productive lives.
Vroman's Give Back Program
Many thanks to Vroman's Bookstore for supporting Hillsides. We receive 1% of your total purchase when you specify that you support our organization. To be a VGB member, register at Vroman's Bookstore at your next visit.
Young and Healthy
Young & Healthy is a health care program that provides free medical, dental, psychological and case-management services to low-income, uninsured children in the Pasadena Schools, day care centers and homeless shelters in the greater Pasadena community.
