Millhill Child and Family Development Corporation

Educational Services at Millhill include Preschool and Summer Enrichment Camps. Millhill is one of the few programs in Trenton accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and Grow NJ. Children who attend Millhill's summer literacy camp maintain or improve their reading level during a time when children typically lose 1 to 3 reading levels. Children who attend the Millhill Preschool program perform better on standardized testing through the 4th grade. 230 children attend Millhill educational programs.

Family Support Services at Millhill include Family Assessment and Support (FAS), Foster and Relative Care Support, Medical Home Link (MMHL) and Health Literacy Programming. Parent participants in the FAS program report that they trust the Millhill staff with the confidentiality of their family issues. Children who receive Therapeutic Intervention showed marked improvement when dealing with emotional challenges after intervention. 2,100 children and their families benefit from Family Support Services.

Counseling Services at Millhill include Individual, Family and Group Counseling, Psychiatric Services, and Medication Monitoring for individuals age 4 to 65. Client families consistently report behavioral improvements in their children after receiving therapy from our licensed therapists. Adults report improved functioning and sense of well-being. 1,800 individuals and their families benefit from Millhill counseling programs.

d. Youth Engagement Programs at Millhill include The Trenton PEERS, Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), Rising Stars, Youth Advisory Council and STEM Explorers. The Trenton PEERS is a year-round education and support group for 13 to 18-year olds providing violence prevention and life skills education to their peers. The Trenton Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is a public-private partnership between the Mayor's office of the City of Trenton, area businesses and Millhill. The program was adapted for the pandemic to include career and job training along with job placement. Rising Stars supports youth from the SYEP for the school year and ensures timely graduation and college admission with little or no debt. Youth Advisory council addresses issues important to youth in the city and develops solutions. STEM Explorers is a new program whose long-term goal is to develop a pipeline of minority scientists. 2,200 youth in total benefited from Youth Engagement Programs.

e. Community Collaborations at Millhill include the Trenton Area Stakeholders and Millhill's Day of Caring program. The Trenton Area Stakeholders has over 1300 members representing over 300 organizations that meet five times a year focusing on building and strengthening collaborations among the diverse individuals and organizations with the intent of creating a safety net and continuity of care for children and families. The Day of Caring program engages and informs 240 area business people about the challenges and needs of Trenton children and families.