named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy
Workshops that educate parents on their legal rights and how to collaborate with schools to secure appropriate services for their children.
Community Awareness
Initiative to increase public understanding of autism and developmental disabilities through forums with community leaders, schools, and churches.
Educational Workshops
Sessions on Individualized Education Plans, disability rights, and accessing resources to empower parents as advocates.
Emotional Wellness
Monthly virtual workshops providing strategies to manage stress and emotions, including an E-Circle of support launched during the pandemic.
Me Time
Recreational program offering activities such as bowling, movies, and trips to provide respite and social connection for parents and caregivers.
Nutrition and Health
Workshops on healthy diets, reading food labels, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness for parents of children with developmental disabilities.
Parent Support
Peer-led support groups where parents share experiences, challenges, and solutions in a nonjudgmental environment.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 2 activities
- Capacity-building for family advocacySupports parents in becoming effective advocates and co-developers of services for their children with autism and developmental disabilities through targeted programming and peer networks.
- Parent support groups for autism and developmental disabilitiesConducts monthly in-person and virtual support meetings that provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for parents, grandparents, and caregivers to share experiences, build networks, and reduce isolation related to raising children with autism and developmental disabilities. These groups are part of seven ongoing programs and include a virtual social and recreational program serving 25 participants.
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Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Respite and emotional support retreats for parentsOrganizes an annual retreat program in the Poconos that provides respite, emotional support, and opportunities for connection among parents of children with autism and developmental disabilities.
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Autism & Neurodiversity Education Workshops 1 activity
- Workshops for parent education and skill developmentOffers monthly workshops—both in-person and virtual—that educate parents about autism and developmental disabilities, including IEPs, legal rights, available resources, and benefits, while also helping them develop functional, social, and play-based skills to strengthen parent-child relationships and build advocacy capacity.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$561K
Contributions & grants$286K51%
Program service revenue$275K49%
Investment income$1470%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$560K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$215K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$628K
Cash$60K
Investments$0
Liabilities$749K
Net assets$-121K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +27.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUCINA CLARKE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS | 20 | $118K |
board members · 7
- ANNETTE COOKE — SECRETARY
- GILLIAN CHARLES — MEMBER
- GLORIA BAPTISTE — MEMBER
- GWENDOLY ROBINSON — MEMBER
- MARIELLE SCHANK — CHAIRMAN
- MICHELLE SCHANK — MEMBER
- SHARON MORRISON — TREASURER
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Office of People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Representative from OPWDD contributed to a video highlighting parental rights in collaboration with My Time Inc.
- State Senator John Sampson’s office Partner — Referred individuals to My Time Inc., including board member Gloria Baptiste after Hurricane Sandy.
- The New York Community Trust Partner — Partnered on community support initiatives for parents of children with disabilities, as highlighted in joint communications.
- churches Partner — Collaborates with churches to promote autism awareness through forums and community events.
- community leaders Partner — Collaborates with community leaders to host autism awareness forums and discussions.
- organizations Partner — Works with organizations to host autism awareness forums, discussions, and events.
- schools Partner — Partners with schools to conduct autism awareness discussions and events.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Education to Reduce Stigmamethodology: community_education_and_engagementBy partnering with local institutions to host forums and educational events, we increase public empathy toward families affected by autism, because structured community learning opportunities shift perceptions and foster inclusive environments.
- Community-Owned Support Ecosystemmethodology: community_owned_support_spaceBy establishing dedicated, community-governed spaces for parents of children with special needs, we promote sustained engagement and belonging, because physical and social infrastructure controlled by the community reinforces trust, continuity, and collective resilience.
- Empowerment-Based Peer Environmentmethodology: empowerment-based supportBy creating inclusive, nonjudgmental spaces where parents are treated as experts in their child’s care, we increase engagement and skill development, because recognizing caregivers as co-leaders in support design fosters ownership, confidence, and long-term participation.
- Parent-to-Parent Support Modelmethodology: parent_to_parent_supportBy connecting parents of children with disabilities through peer-driven networks, we improve caregiver resilience and reduce isolation, because shared lived experience fosters trust, builds advocacy skills, and strengthens parent-child relationships.