“She learned every department and what every worker does within the department,” said Sherien Shady, Director of Family Services at Island Family Residence. “They feel like she’s the go-to person.” Since joining HFH as an Administrative Assistant in August 2023, Christina Ruocco has become just that. Whether she is preparing daily reports,
After a summer packed with field trips, new experiences, and plenty of time to play, HFH Summer Day Camps closed out the 2026 season with one last celebration: the annual end-of-summer Carnival! Throughout the summer, campers ventured
“I want to learn how to raise him better, because it’s a lot.” For one mother at Saratoga Family Residence, a new program arriving at the residence could offer some of that guidance—both for her and her young son. Through a
HFH family residences recently set aside a day just for teens with “Teen Time”—a time for youth ages 13–17 to enjoy a space of their own to recharge, reset, and have some fun. There was free food, fresh haircuts and styling, spa treatments, gift
“I wanted to do something that was meaningful. I wanted to do something that was close to home—I grew up in this area—and I wanted to do something that allowed me to make an impact,” said Derrick Holman, Culinary Program Supervisor at Allie’s Place. That desire to give back has shaped
At HFH family residences, Mother's Day and Father's Day provided an opportunity to recognize the parents and caregivers who play such an important role in their families. Across our programs, staff organized thoughtful events and activities that brought families together and expressed appreciation for the care and dedication parents show every day.
“I thought I wanted to leave schools. But when I tried something else, I didn't enjoy it because I wasn't around kids,” said Sofia Gaston, Education Program Coordinator at Prospect Family Residence. “Then I finally found HFH, and it seemed like something that I would like to do.” For Sofia Gaston,
The Culinary Center at Allie’s Place recently celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of students to complete the Center’s expanded 60-hour culinary training program, designed to prepare students for careers in the food and hospitality industry
Kids With Cameras founder Diana Kahrim recently invited HFH Partnerships Manager Tierra Gunther to attend her photography exhibit at the Consulate General for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The exhibit featured a beautiful collection of photographs of women from Trinidad and Tobago, created during
HFH Executive Director, John Greenwood, recently attended the Queen’s Reading Room Roundtable at The New York Public Library, joining leaders from the literary, publishing, education, and nonprofit sectors for an event hosted by Her Majesty Queen Camilla. Founded by Queen Camilla in 2021, The Queen’s Reading Room