Our Hillcrest Campus
COMPACT Family Services is located in the beautiful foothills of the Ouachita Mountains in Hot Springs, AR. What began in 1944 as a single home (Gladys Hinson House) has now grown into a 52-acre property with many amenities for its guests and residents.
Included on the property are:
GLADYS HINSON MUSEUM
Original Children's Home purchased in 1942 and opened in 1944, now serves as a museum and place of respite for staff.
HILLCREST CHILDREN'S HOME
Eight Cottage that can care for up to sixty children at any given time: Anderson I, Anderson II, Anthony, Garrison, Gilliam, Hardcastle and Netzel.
HIGHLANDS MATERNITY HOME
Located in the Hardcastle Cottage and dedicated to bringing hope and healing to young women facing unplanned pregnancies.
TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER
24-apartment home for graduating Hillcrest residents, aging-out foster care youth and transitioning young women from Highlands.
FOOD SERVICES AND DINING HALL
Serves as the food headquarters for entire campus providing healthy, balanced meals, and options for food supplies.
JAMES K. BRIDGES MINISTRY CENTER
Provides full spectrum of services for staff and residents including, case management, health services, record keeping, financial services, and provides office space for each.
INDOOR AMENITIES
There are many indoor amenities and activities to enjoy, including a large gymnasium, an indoor pool, library, tutoring services, scrapbooking, sewing and more.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Our large campus provides many grassy areas to run and play as well as paved areas to skateboard, ride bikes or go for a walk. Our pond is stocked for residents who enjoy fishing and our Belin Multi-Purpose Ball Field is a large area the whole campus can play on together.