WCA focuses on key issues, especially those affecting the most vulnerable children in Westchester. We identify current needs by analyzing data, hearing directly from youth and families, and working closely with public and non-profit service providers. Recent issues include…

Child & Youth Homelessness

WCA seeks a more inclusive definition of homelessness to better count children affected and provide more support services. Learn More…

NEW!  Volunteer for our 2023 Eviction Court Watching Program

View our Westchester County Child & Youth Homelessness Data Dashboard

Download a recent Lohud article that features our child and youth homelessness advocacy.

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Youth Justice

New York State raised the age for criminal responsibility to 18. Now, we must support RTA laws and strive for broader youth justice. Learn More…

Westchester Youth Showed Up for the 2023 Youth Justice Rally. Nearly 100 young adults showed up to learn about four pending NYS Bills which would go far in disrupting the School-to-Prison Pipeline.

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Follow our progress on Twitter #WCAyouthjustice.

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Vote for Kids

Become a more educated voter so that the needs of Westchester’s children and youth are at the top of the public agenda. Learn More…

Register to vote so you can help keep the needs of children and youth at the top of the public agenda.

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Connecting Youth

“Disconnected youth” are those who aren’t working, in school, or otherwise positively engaged – and who need our support. Learn More…

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