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Did You Know Hillcrest Has a Boarding School?

August 10, 2014

Not everyone does. The Anna B. Lawther Academy serves youth who are struggling in school, coping with life, having disciplinary and behavioral problems, need counseling and some special attention that can’t be found in more traditional schools.

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Software Tools Help Students, Teachers and Parents

August 5, 2014

At Hillcrest’s Anna B. Lawther Academy, which serves both day students and boarding school students, software and technology is extremely important in the education and communication process.

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Questions to Ask Yourself Before Considering Adoption

August 2, 2014

At Hillcrest Family Services, our Iowa-based adoption specialists are frequently asked how you know if it’s right or not to place a child for adoption. There’s no ifs, ands or buts about it – it’s a tough decision, but ask yourself some of these questions; then you might know whether it’s the right decision or not.

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Meet our Chaplain, Brian Beverly III

July 30, 2014

The youth I serve have been neglected or abused—sometimes both. So it takes a lot of effort to gain their trust. It is a humbling experience each time I gain a clients trust.

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Mentor Dubuque Going Strong. So Are the Mentors and Mentees.

July 20, 2014

All around the Dubuque area, Hillcrest’s Mentor Dubuque program is creating lasting relationships, stronger families and smiles a plenty.

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