Hilltop Home
Special Children Have a Place to Call Home
More than 60 years ago, a group of women from the Raleigh Junior League was determined to find a place where medically fragile children with developmental disabilities could receive the care they needed in a setting that felt like home. Their dream became reality in 1960 and today, Hilltop Home continues to fulfill its mission to serve and enrich the lives of the children who live there in a warm, supportive, and home-like environment.
“Hilltop Home is more than just a care facility, it's a place where children can thrive with dignity, joy, and the highest quality of life possible,” says Casey Humble, who serves as Hilltop Home’s executive director.
The children at Hilltop Home receive specialized care, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The educational program includes arts and crafts, music, language, developmental play, and experiences in the community.
 | Casey Humble, Hilltop Home executive director |
“We have around-the-clock medical staff,” says Dr. Beth Galla, who serves as medical director. “We provide these kids with a place to call home and work to understand what makes each child happy. We believe they deserve a life of dignity without suffering.”
Casey, who has worked at Hilltop Home since 2013, says, “What motivates me and all of our executive team is to see these children achieve things that nobody ever dreamed they could. When they come here, each child gets their own room that is specialized for them. It’s wonderful to see our employees become so close to these children and bring a smile to their faces. Hilltop Home really is a home away from home.”
Hilltop Home provides 24/7 care for children with special needs who live at the home and receive specialized therapies.
Hilltop Home can always use financial donations and volunteer help. “We have a variety of volunteer activities,” Casey says. “Because our children are severely medically fragile, it’s difficult for volunteers to work directly with them, but some people will come in and read to the children during class time. Volunteers can also help with projects like planting flowers and painting sidewalks to brighten the path for children as they travel in their wheelchairs.”
Casey describes how Hilltop Home became a TowneBank member. “When I came here, we were using another bank, and I was not happy with how they treated us. We switched to Paragon Bank, now TowneBank, and it was one of the best decisions we’ve made. Brian Reid, Triangle president, and Carol Holland, private banker, are always there for us. And Lucy Beam is ready to help however she can. Towne has supported us in a variety of ways over the years, and we are so grateful.”
For more information and to see how you can help, visit HilltopHome.org.