Influence Policy and advocacy action for change

New Hour For Women and Children empowers women, mothers, and their children to rebuild their lives after incarceration. The organization bridges gaps between the criminal-legal and child welfare movements through direct services, aid, and advocacy.

Long Island - Nassau and Suffolk Counties

$200,000 • General Operating Support

Builds organizational capacity for direct services, movement-building, and legal representation partnerships that help women reentering from incarceration reunite with or retain custody of their children. Enhances advocacy education, leadership skills training, and statewide action focused on narrowing the front door to the child welfare system and improving standards of care for incarcerated pregnant and birthing people.