• Family Resource Center, SW

    Hillside Children's Center Southwest-Family Resource Center


    89 Genesee Street, 14611
    Bishop Kearney Building, 2nd floor
    Program Director: Leslie Barnes
    (585) 436-0482
     
    Program Coordinator: April Baker
    (585) 436-0370, ext. 301
     
    Family Engagement Specialist: Mae Catherine Robinson
    (585) 339-3200

    Class Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
           
    This is a full day program for 3- and 4-year-olds.
    •  Wrap-Around Care Availability: No
    • Transportation Availability: RTS bus pass available for parents in need of transportation to/from the program.  Pass is for the adult, and the child rides free.
    • Medical/Counseling Services Availability: Families can be linked to Crestwood’s outpatient services for counseling.
    • Parent Groups/Supports: The Center offers parent education groups.  The SKIP Generations Program is specifically for grandparents raising grandchildren and our Fatherhood Program is for Dads.  Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a home-visitation program available to all families.
       
      Unique Features of the Program:
      • Our location at Unity St. Mary’s Hospital campus offers parents the opportunity to access WIC services and other support systems there.
      • The center is handicap accessible and there is a free visitors parking garage adjacent to the center.
      • Education groups are available for parents and grandparents.    Light refreshments are provided.
      • All programs meet the standards of the Council on Accreditation (COA).
       
      For UPK (4-year-olds) please apply at this site.  
      For EPK (3-year-olds) please apply at RCSD Central Office, 131 West Broad Street, 14614.