The number of women in state and federal prisons is over 63,215. Eighty percent of these women are mothers and will return as primary caregivers to their children. The work of Hour Children focuses on reunification of families in a safe and stable environment with supportive services that lead to healthy families. Our work also includes assisting mothers achieve their goals and dreams through education and employment.

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Hour Children is committed to the compassionate and loving care of children of incarcerated women. Our outreach includes support and empowerment for mothers upon reunification with their families. All persons are encouraged to live and interact with dignity and respect.

The name of the organization was chosen by our dear friend, Jean Roulet, because the children's lives are dictated by the "hour" of the mother's arrest, the "hour" of the visit and the "hour" of her return.

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August 2010: Hour Children is pleased to announce the support of "We're Worth It"…Read More

July 2, 2010: Sister Tesa Fitzgerald is named the latest Queens Person Of The Week by NY1 News...Read More

In June, Hour Children women visited of our long-time partners - The East River Development Association - to learn more about the local branch of their credit union...Read More

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