Our Mission

WCA’s mission is to improve the lives of Westchester’s young people by shaping policies and programs to meet their needs and by keeping their well-being at the top of the public agenda.

 

Our Vision

Our vision is for every child to be healthy, safe, and prepared for life’s challenges regardless of race or zip code.
 

We Educate. We Connect. We Act.

We Educate.
We Connect.
We Act.

WCA stands for the principle that all young people deserve a strong start in life. As the leading independent voice for the children and youth of Westchester, WCA works to improve the status quo for all of our young people – from newborns to young adults. We work to achieve our mission by identifying the needs of Westchester’s children and youth, making those needs known, and making sure that they are met.
 
 

How We Work

Our Strategy for Improving the Lives of Westchester’s Children is to identify the needs of children and youth, make those needs known, and make sure that they are met.
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Collect & Analyze Data

Gather and analyze data on children and youth’s well-being in Westchester.
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Public & Policy Engagement

Use data to inform discussions with the public, policymakers, and child service providers.
 
Achieve consensus on what children need.
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Mobilize the Community

Inspire parents, youth, and residents to advocate for changes to benefit children.

How We Work

Our Strategy for Improving the Lives of Westchester’s Children. Our mission at Westchester Children’s Association is to identify the needs of Westchester’s children and youth, make those needs known, and make sure that they are met.

Our Updates

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WCA Needs Volunteers for its Advocacy Day!

Interested in joining WCA in Albany to rally for student's rights? Click here.
 
Can't make it, but want to support? Donate here!
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Read Poverty Pulse - March 2025

The newest edition of WCA's quarterly Poverty Pulse fact sheet has been released!

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