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Boys in the Attic

no@spam.com (HHY Webmaster) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT

First came Ritchie, then Joe, and within a few weeks, Tyrone and Max, during July and August 1965. These four teenagers were not the “Boys of Summer.” Baseball was not what brought them together. Theirs was not a clubhouse, nor a stadium in which thousands of fans cheered them on. Yet Ritchie, Joe, Tyrone and Max were to become winners, cheered on by a host of fans unheard and unseen. Their clubhouse was a 4th floor renovated attic in a one-hundred year old house in Rockville, Maryland. Their fans were advocates for children; Judge Alfred D. “Bud” Noyes, attorney Melvin Feldman, John C. Tracey who would succeed Judge Noyes as the judge in juvenile court, Elizabeth Morehouse and a juvenile probation officer – the Founders of then, the Boys Home of Montgomery County, Inc – and hundreds of individuals, clubs and organizations devoted to a vision. A vision that troubled youth - yes! children in trouble - deserved to grow, develop and mature within a “home” in the community, despite childhoods marked often by abuse, neglect and personal turmoil.

Humble beginnings to be sure.

Today, now entering our 44th year as Hearts & Homes for Youth, like Ritchie, Joe, Tyrone and Max, we have grown, we have matured, and yet we are still humble. Our Board of Directors and our staff are now the guardians of the vision and the passion of our Founders, as were the many who served before us, passing the baton, the torch, to our keeping.

We are humbled by our long and rich history, serving thousands of kids with expanded homes and services, perhaps beyond the dreams of our Founders. We are humbled by the thousands of individuals, organizations and community leaders who have given so much, “invested” so much themselves - their resources and their energy – to Save the Children.

The countless people who have made like investments in “our” children over the last 43 years may never know first-hand the divine purpose served by their generosity and spirit of good will. They may not ever meet the child whose life was changed, or witness the affect their investment had on that child’s future.

The return on their investment in the lives of the children is a reward that each will find and continue to feel deep within their hearts. Ritchie, Joe, Tyrone and Max, thank you.

We thank you from the depths of our Hearts.

Remarks by Rex Smith at the Olney Theater Event, April, 2007

Vic Seested Joins HHY Board of Directors

no@spam.com (HHY Webmaster) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Hearts and Homes is pleased to announce that Vic Seested has joined the HHY Board of Directors. Vic is a Senior Investment Management Consultant with The Washingtonian Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Drawing on a decade of financial consulting experience, Vic works closely with clients developing customized wealth management and financial planning strategies. He advises both private and institutional clients.

A graduate of Georgetown University’s Center for Professional Development, Vic earned his Executive Certificate in Financial Planning by successfully completing rigorous course work in all aspects of financial planning. His primary focus centers on strategic asset allocation, comprehensive investment management, estate and trust planning, intergenerational wealth transfer, hedging and monetization strategies, and restricted security management.

Vic is a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), accreditations conferred by the Investment Management Consultants Association through the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.

Vic is a graduate of the University of North Carolina with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He lives in Potomac, Maryland with his wife and two daughters.

Volunteers in Action

no@spam.com (HHY Webmaster) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Blair High School Sophomores in the highly competitive Communications Arts Program chose to benefit Hearts & Homes for Youth as part of its "Change Project" this year. The group collected 136 stuffed animals and pajamas to help make our Hearts & Homes Youth a little more comfortable and to help people in the community. From left: Leila Farrer; Ann Marie Huisentruit; Rex Smith, President/CEO Hearts & Homes for Youth; Liv Jacobson; Caryn Chavarria; Tammy O’Rourke, Executive Vice President, Hearts & Homes for Youth; Sarah Marsteller; Leon Mait.

"We are really happy to be helping the kids," says Ann Marie Huisentruit, who, with the help of her teammates, collected, boxed, wrapped and brought the gifts to our Hearts & Homes headquarters. Why did the group choose Hearts & Homes for Youth? "We wanted to work with children in the area," said Leon Mait, who spearheaded this campaign.

Saving Isaiah

no@spam.com (HHY Webmaster) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Read about our own "Isaiah" who came from the streets of Baltimore to Hearts and Homes in December 2007 where he lived in our John C. Tracey Home in Rockville for two years. His story "Saving Isaiah" is featured in the March 2010 issue of Washingtonian Magazine. Hearts and Homes hired Ms. Patricia Temoney-Salmon around the same time Isaiah moved in and was assigned as his caseworker. This is a gripping tale of what happens when the magical combination of boundaries, love and compassion are combined with a safe, loving home for Isaiah and others who come to Hearts and Homes troubled and leave on their way to becoming independent, productive adults.

Read the full article!

Employment

no@spam.com (HHY Webmaster) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:37:27 EST

Employment Opportunities (EEO)

Would you like to join an organization where you can make a difference in the lives of today's youth? Come and explore the employment opportunities at Hearts & Homes for Youth (HHY). HHY is a human services organization committed to the growth and development of our greatest assets...our employees. We currently have opportunities in Baltimore, Prince Georges, Anne Arundel and Montgomery Counties.

HHY Offers Employees :

Extensive Training Program and CEU availability
Dedicated Staff
Opportunity for Promotions
Employee Benefits

HHY offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including:

Generous leave
Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company paid life, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance
Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
403(B) Retirement Program and company matching

We are accepting applications for the following positions:

Senior Counselors - Full time

Senior Counselors oversee the daily operation of the group home when the Program Manager is absent. Responsibilities include: assisting the Program Manager in hiring, evaluation, and supervision of staff; monitoring program goals; ensuring adherence to program procedures; and acting as a liaison between Counselors and the Program Manager.

The qualifications for this position include: A Bachelor's degree in a human services field, 2 years post-secondary education; an Associate's degree and 6 months experience working with youths in a group setting; or a High School Diploma and 3 years experience working with youth in a group setting.

Counselors - Full time, Part time, and Relief positions
Counselors are responsible for the welfare of youth in their care. Responsibilities include implementing behavior management procedures, supervising recreational activities, and actively participating with the Treatment Team. Additionally, counselors are responsible for providing a clean and attractive home environment that is safe and supportive, and for teaching hygiene practices and good interpersonal relationships to residents.

The qualifications for this position include: a Bachelor's degree in a human services field; an Associates degree and 6 months experience working with youths in a group setting; or a High School Diploma and 3 years experience working with youth in a group setting.

These positions require a clean criminal and driving record. Hearts & Homes for Youth is committed to providing a high quality of services to our residents and ensures the delivery of these services through a strong training program and CEU availability for all direct care staff.

Program Director - Full time

HHY is seeking a Social Worker with management experience to join the Independent living program team at non-profit social service agency for abused, neglected and emotionally challenged youth located in Pikesville, Maryland. Candidate must be a results oriented clinician with an interest in program development and administration. Will supervise social workers and monitor clinical service delivery to clients. Individual must be organized, have excellent written and verbal communication skills. LCSW-C and 3 years of supervisory experience is a must. This position is located in Pikesville, Maryland. The position offers excellent benefits. Interested candidate should send resume via email to humanresources@heartsandhomes.org or fax to (301) 495-0923. EOE

Clinical Social Worker - Full time

Clinical Social Worker position located in the Baltimore region provides social work expertise to support children with therapeutic needs. This position works with children from birth through 21years of age who reside in therapeutic foster homes. Individual will provide and coordinate treatment with placing agent and foster families. Ideal candidate must possess strong clinical assessment skills and ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with a diverse population. Qualification includes Master's degree in social work, LGSW license or license eligible. We offer individual and group clinical supervision, agency in-services trainings and a collaborative supportive working environment.

Hearts & Homes for Youth, a non-profit agency that serves youth in child welfare and juvenile services, is seeking Clinical Social Worker to provide social work expertise support to children with therapeutic needs. This position works with children from birth through 21years of age who reside in therapeutic foster homes. Individual will provide and coordinate treatment with placing agent and foster families. Ideal candidate must possess strong clinical assessment skills and ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with a diverse population. Qualification includes Master's degree in social work, LGSW license or license eligible. We offer individual and group clinical supervision, agency in-services trainings and a collaborative supportive working environment. *THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN THE BALTIMORE REGION*.

Other Positions Available

All positions require a clean criminal and driving record. Hearts & Homes for Youth is committed to providing a high quality of services to our residents and ensures the delivery of these services through a strong training program and CEU availability for all direct care staff.

If interested in joining our dynamic team, please e-mail your resume to humanresources@heartsandhomes.org, or download our application, fill it out completely, and fax it to 301-495-0923.

Visit www.heartsandhomes.org to learn more about us or stop by.

Hearts & Homes for Youth is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive due consideration regardless of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or veteran status.

Peter Carnathan Joins Hearts & Homes for Youth Board of Directors

no@spam.com (HHY Webmaster) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:04:58 EDT

Silver Spring, MD (July 29, 2008) — Hearts & Homes for Youth, the Maryland agency focused on helping troubled and at-risk youth today announced the appointment of Peter Carnathan, Senior Vice President of Fiduciary Investment Management International, Inc., and Vice President/NY for Fiduciary Trust Company International, to its Board of Directors.

Rockville Law Firm Provides Recreation Room for Group Home

no@spam.com (HHY Webmaster) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:45:02 EDT

A newly renovated group home for boys in Poolesville will get a new therapeutic recreation room thanks to a donation from a Rockville law firm.

Fred Gober Joins Hearts & Homes for Youth Board of Directors

no@spam.com (HHY Webmaster) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:05:30 EDT

Silver Spring, MD (July 9, 2008) — Hearts & Homes for Youth, the Maryland agency focused on helping at-risk youth today announced the appointment of Fred Gober, Principal of Bernstein Global Wealth Management, to its Board of Directors.

Richard J. Ferrara Boys' Therapeutic Group Home Dedication

no@spam.com (HHY Webmaster) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:09:57 EDT

County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) said it was ‘‘most appropriate” that the home is named for Ferrara because of his lifelong dedication to helping children in Montgomery County.