# Hour Children - Site: https://hourchildren.org/ ## Hour Children Winner of the U.S Morgan Stanley 2026 Strategy Challenge - Link: https://hourchildren.org/2026/06/04/hour-children-winner-of-the-u-s-morgan-stanley-2026-strategy-challenge/ - Published: 2026-06-04T16:26:17-04:00 - Author: Chrystal ### **Hour Children is proud to announce that we are the U.S. winner of Morgan Stanley’s 2026 Strategy Challenge and have received a $30,000 grant in support of our work.** Over 10 weeks, a team of Morgan Stanley employees provided pro bono consulting to strengthen financial literacy programming in our Hour Working Women Program. Their recommendation, a hybrid model combining CFP-led instruction, one-on-one virtual coaching, and on-demand mobile support, will provide the women we serve with more robust, lasting tools for financial independence. Hour Children connects children with their incarcerated mothers, supports family reunification, and helps women rebuild stable, independent lives after incarceration. Access to financial literacy is not a bonus — it is foundational to everything we are building. _“The Morgan Stanley team demonstrated an outstanding understanding of the lived realities of the families we serve, which made their recommendations highly relevant, thoughtful, and impactful.”_ — Dr. Kimberly Cason, Director, Hour Working Women Program Thank you to Morgan Stanley and the entire Strategy Challenge team for your investment in this work. The post [Hour Children Winner of the U.S Morgan Stanley 2026 Strategy Challenge](https://hourchildren.org/2026/06/04/hour-children-winner-of-the-u-s-morgan-stanley-2026-strategy-challenge/) appeared first on [Hour Children](https://hourchildren.org). ## Celebrating the Power of Mothers and the Bonds That Endure - Link: https://hourchildren.org/2025/05/12/celebrating-the-power-of-mothers-and-the-bonds-that-endure/ - Published: 2025-05-12T17:59:47-04:00 - Author: Chrystal This Mother’s Day, Hour Children gathered to honor the strength, resilience, and love of justice-impacted mothers and their children.                   Through powerful stories like Sava’s journey to independence and Uriel’s inspiring dreams, we celebrated the transformative impact of community, care, and second chances. With the support of our donors and board members, this event uplifted the voices of the families we serve and reaffirmed our commitment to keeping them together, on Mother’s Day and every day. Click link here to view our brand new mothers day card:  [Mothers Day 2025](https://hourchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Mothers-Day-2025.pdf) Here are some of the stories told by Hour women:       The post [Celebrating the Power of Mothers and the Bonds That Endure](https://hourchildren.org/2025/05/12/celebrating-the-power-of-mothers-and-the-bonds-that-endure/) appeared first on [Hour Children](https://hourchildren.org). ## Mother Cabrini Health Foundation awards grantee Hour Children Inc. - Link: https://hourchildren.org/2025/02/10/mother-cabrini-health-foundation-awards-grantee-hour-children-inc/ - Published: 2025-02-10T13:04:24-05:00 - Author: Chrystal **⌊Families⌉⌊Families⌉Hour Children Inc. Awarded Grant from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to Support Vulnerable New Yorkers** Hour Children Inc. is thrilled to announce that we are the proud recipients of a generous grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation as part of its latest round of funding. Their support has unequivocally enhanced how we serve our community, and we know thousands of other organizations in New York can confidently say the same. We’re honored to be part of the Foundation’s grantee network to continue making a difference. > This grant will directly benefit our Children’s Program, including the **‘Tiny > Tots’** and** ‘Teen Scene’** programs, which cater to children at various stages > of growth and development. It also supports the dedicated staff at our **‘Hour > Community Pantry,’** ensuring families have access to nutritious food. It also > funds workshops through the ‘Hour Working Women’ program, empowering women with > the tools they need to rebuild their lives. **Did You Know?** The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation has generously awarded Hour Children Inc. a total of **3.4 million** throughout our long-standing relationship, and we couldn’t be grateful for their continued support. Their funding strengthens our ability to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of the women, children, and families we serve **Congratulations to the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation on their $1 Billion given in grants! This milestone emphasizes the strength of collaboration. Here’s to a billion more!** **About the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.** The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health outcomes for marginalized populations throughout New York State. Inspired by St. Frances Xavier Cabrini’s mission, the Foundation has granted over $1 billion in grants since its establishment to address health inequities and promote health equity.     The post [Mother Cabrini Health Foundation awards grantee Hour Children Inc.](https://hourchildren.org/2025/02/10/mother-cabrini-health-foundation-awards-grantee-hour-children-inc/) appeared first on [Hour Children](https://hourchildren.org). ## Hour Working Women meets Steve Madden - Link: https://hourchildren.org/2025/02/10/hour-working-women-meets-steve-madden/ - Published: 2025-02-10T12:27:49-05:00 - Author: Chrystal   ![ladies standing up behind Steve Madden sign](https://hourchildren.org/wp-content/ uploads/2025/02/1f47b222-e6b7-4fe9-aa38-6672634f201a-300x225.jpg) Hour incredible ladies had the unforgettable opportunity to step into the world of **Steve Madden**, visiting his corporate headquarters in Queens. From the moment we arrived, the energy was electric—fashion, inspiration, and a touch of indulgence filled the air. The presentation was engaging and insightful, offering a glimpse into the brand’s dynamic world. The hospitality was impeccable. They treated us to an array of delicious bites—pizza, sandwiches, and an entire table overflowing with sweets (because what’s a great experience without a little sugar?). But the highlight of the day? The grand finale. As a token of generosity, Steve Madden gifted us not one but two sturdy shopping bags and let us dive into their exclusive fashion closet during their sample sale—completely free of charge. Bags filled, hearts full, and spirits soaring, we walked away with fabulous finds and an experience we’ll never forget. Now, that’s how you do fashion and philanthropy! ⌊✨⌉   ![Steve Madden Up close](https://hourchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/adb29615- 1db1-46b7-af2b-e5be62c9bef1-221x300.jpg) Hi Steve.⌊😊⌉ ![A group of ladies behind a white background. ](https://hourchildren.org/wp-content/ uploads/2025/02/a24e8fd8-e723-4f80-8dbf-6a66b649a542-300x225.jpg) Selfie, please! ![Steve madden and some of the ladies. ](https://hourchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/78d4cf15-6918-4df4-adfe-1a07eed3ef41-300x169.jpg) Steve, meet Hour Working Women! ⌊👛⌉⌊💼⌉ ![A group of ladies sitting down. ](https://hourchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/d68d6fed-143a-4c1b-b737-53bc03c78ce0-300x225.jpg) A little rest after the Steve Madden fashion closet raid. ![Shoes](https://hourchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/15d725a3-9e5a-47f3- 9707-4bf036f805f6-225x300.jpg) Madden Shoes⌊👠⌉⌊👡⌉⌊👟⌉⌊👞⌉ ![](https://hourchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1380b603-de4a-4f8a-a944- b0b44597d778-225x300.jpg) ![](https://hourchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/eaa71f29-b55c-4b36-bfab- cab363fd28a3-225x300.jpg) Where the show magic happens!⌊🪄⌉     The post [Hour Working Women meets Steve Madden](https://hourchildren.org/2025/02/10/hour-working-women-meets-steve-madden/) appeared first on [Hour Children](https://hourchildren.org). ## Clinical Supervisor - Link: https://hourchildren.org/2022/10/28/clinical-supervisor/ - Published: 2022-10-28T14:18:40-04:00 - Author: Chrystal **Job Description** ** ** **Title:           **                 Clinical Supervisor **Reports to: **      Senior Director of Mental Health Services **Status:         **                Full- time **Work Schedule: **      M-F, Flexible (some evenings and weekends required) **Salary:                       **$80,000-$85,000/yr. **job summary** Hour Children (HC) is an organization founded to help incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and their children successfully rejoin the community, reunify with their families, and build health, independent and secure lives. Hour Children provides compassionate and comprehensive services approaching the work in an anti- discriminatory, inclusive environment committed to HC’s standards of justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. This position oversees psychotherapy, crisis intervention, care coordination, and counseling skills of counselors serving individuals identified as women residing in HC’s ten residences. Supervise the mental health and other staff and provide clinical support, and treatment oversight and develop new services/ programs to meet the needs of HC clients. **Duties and Responsibilities:** * Provide holistic individual and group supervision to the clinical staff including child and family therapists, counselors, case managers, and house managers * May provide individual and or group therapy to a small caseload * Coordinate intakes interviews, screening, assessment, goal setting, progress monitoring, advocacy, and referrals in conjunction with HC clinical community and correctional facility staff * Provide clinical expertise, staff supervision, and training to treatment and administrative staff * Facilitate clinical case conference meetings and intake multidisciplinary team meetings * Work with staff to facilitate gender-responsive and trauma informed group programming such as Seeking Safety, Beyond Anger and Violence, Circle of Safety, Parenting Journey, Beyond Trauma, and Women of Color focused groups. * Review clinical records, assess client progress, and provide collaborative input concerning treatment activities (behavioral, academic, therapeutic, and psychiatric) * Collaborate with in house and community resources to ensure seamless integration of services particularly for those with acute and complex needs * Work closely with development department and executive staff to manage and evaluate client data and to complete reporting * Promote consistent client engagement and retention in mental health, housing, and other services to address barriers to housing facility * Facilitate mediation, case conferences, and house meetings, as needed * Monitor client charting documentation according to agency standards, such as court reports, client case notes, service plans, and any documentation needed for timely service delivery * Assist with developing policies, processes, procedures, and systems that meet regulatory requirements of the mental/behavioral health services * Attend internal staff meetings, as well as related external meetings and trainings with resource partners * Actively engage in complex problem solving, professional learning, collaboration, conflict resolution, and relationship building. * Perform additional department or agency related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor **Qualifications and Requirements:** * Serve as part of a dynamic, collaborative leadership team focused on advancing HC’s mission and values * Licensed in NYS – LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * 5 years’ experience supervising staff serving justice impacted populations who have experienced complex trauma. Preferred experience centering individuals identified as women * Excellent time management and verbal and written communication skills * Familiar with evidence-based treatment models such as CBT, MI, DBT, TF-CBT. * Must be able to deliver services in a culturally sensitive manner centering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion * Must be able to work independently and as part of a team * Computer and technical skills, specifically Microsoft Office programs * Experience with navigating public benefits, substance abuse treatment systems, and/or supportive housing programs * Training in trauma-informed care and person-centered documentation and case planning preferred. * Maintain flexible schedule to meet needs of population * We are an organization that is choosing to require our employees be fully vaccinated against Covid-19       The post [Clinical Supervisor](https://hourchildren.org/2022/10/28/clinical-supervisor/) appeared first on [Hour Children](https://hourchildren.org). ## Hour Mothers’ Stories: Assia and Judy - Link: https://hourchildren.org/2022/06/10/hour-mothers-stories-assia-and-judy/ - Published: 2022-06-10T14:22:22-04:00 - Author: Chrystal Assia Serrano discusses the important role the Parenting Center played in her relationship with her children. [https://hourchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Hour-Mothers-Day_-Assias-Story.mp4](https://hourchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Hour-Mothers-Day_-Assias-Story.mp4)   Judy Clark, Hour Children’s Community Justice Advocate, speaks about her time with her daughter made possible through the Parenting Center’s Summer Program. [https://hourchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Hour-Mothers-Day_-Judys-Story.mp4](https://hourchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Hour-Mothers-Day_-Judys-Story.mp4)     The post [Hour Mothers’ Stories: Assia and Judy](https://hourchildren.org/2022/06/10/hour-mothers-stories-assia-and-judy/) appeared first on [Hour Children](https://hourchildren.org). ## A Different Take On ‘Mother-Child Reunion’ - Link: https://hourchildren.org/2022/06/03/a-different-take-on-mother-child-reunion/ - Published: 2022-06-03T15:19:33-04:00 - Author: Chrystal   [[ Queens-based Hour Children has helped incarcerated women get their lives back on track through various services, one being a visiting program for children, like the summer one operated in conjunction with Bedford Hills Correctional Facility and Taconic Correctional Facility. The seven-day program helps give mothers and their kids an opportunity to visit each other for several hours each day. Additionally, the summer program offers games and activities, aiding the children’s social development and allowing them to bond with others in their situation. [Read more from WAG Magazine.](https://www.wagmag.com/a-different-take-on-mother-child-reunion/) The post [A Different Take On ‘Mother-Child Reunion’](https://hourchildren.org/2022/06/03/a-different-take-on-mother-child-reunion/) appeared first on [Hour Children](https://hourchildren.org). ## Extra Butter Celebrates the Women of Hour Children - Link: https://hourchildren.org/2022/03/14/extra-butter-celebrates-the-women-on-hour-children/ - Published: 2022-03-14T19:12:15-04:00 - Author: Chrystal Check out Extra Butter’s interviews with the women of Hour Children. [ Read the interviews from Extra Butter here ](https://extrabutterny.com/blogs/community/honoring-the-women-of-hour-children) The post [Extra Butter Celebrates the Women of Hour Children](https://hourchildren.org/2022/03/14/extra-butter-celebrates-the-women-on-hour-children/) appeared first on [Hour Children](https://hourchildren.org). ## Hour Children’s Shop named one of 8 best places in NYC to thrift for home goods - Link: https://hourchildren.org/2022/03/03/hour-childrens-shop-named-one-of-8-best-places-in-nyc-to-thrift-for-home-goods/ - Published: 2022-03-03T14:19:50-05:00 - Author: Chrystal Check out 6SQFT’s _[8 best places in NYC to thrift for home goods](https://www.6sqft.com/best-places-in-nyc-to-thrift-for-home-goods/)_ featuring Hour Children’s Shop located at 1-24 Steinway Street in Astoria. ![](https://hourchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/file-5-300x150.jpeg)   The post [Hour Children’s Shop named one of 8 best places in NYC to thrift for home goods](https://hourchildren.org/2022/03/03/hour-childrens-shop-named-one-of-8-best-places-in-nyc-to-thrift-for-home-goods/) appeared first on [Hour Children](https://hourchildren.org). ## A Message from Hour New Executive Director, Dr. Alethea Taylor - Link: https://hourchildren.org/2022/02/03/a-message-from-hour-new-executive-director-dr-alethea-taylor/ - Published: 2022-02-03T18:17:34-05:00 - Author: Chrystal ![](https://hourchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/62196B3C-5AE6-402D-BA76- 6DE801008A30-18235-0000077121D7AAD4-300x221.jpg) It is an honor for me to formally start my journey with Hour Children today and carry on Sister Tesa Fitzgerald’s legacy of “love makes the difference”. I am humbled to be leading and serving the staff and clients of Hour Children. My journey, with all its twists and turns, could have been different had I not had choices. When I came to challenging crossroads, I had family, acquaintances and opportunities to support me making choices that would guide me toward a hope-filled future. This path helped me learn to center the voices of women who are incarcerated and/or formerly incarcerated. In so doing, I found my purpose: to bring choice and voice to women who, if they had the opportunities and support, may have made different choices. Women who now need their voices heard and who want to – and will – make meaningful choices if given the opportunity. Hour Children, because of the foresight of their founder Sister Tesa, has been providing the support and opportunities to women and their children for over 35 years. Sister Tesa’s mantras of Love Makes the Difference and Change Takes Time, give them the strength and skill to use their voices to build a better life for themselves, their families and their communities. I feel privileged to bring my voice to this mission and look forward to building on this vision with all of you – Hour staff, Hour women and children, Hour board, Hour volunteers, Hour funders and Hour donors. I want you to know that each of you are vitally important to this journey. I welcome your embrace that lets Hour women and Hour children know when they walk with us, they will have the opportunity to make new choices, develop their own voice and build a future filled with hope and possibilities. – Dr. Alethea Taylor The post [A Message from Hour New Executive Director, Dr. Alethea Taylor](https://hourchildren.org/2022/02/03/a-message-from-hour-new-executive-director-dr-alethea-taylor/) appeared first on [Hour Children](https://hourchildren.org).