Our Voices for Children

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.

Our Action for Children

Advocate for children by raising awareness of their issues, contacting elected officials about relevant legislation, spreading the word in your network, or joining our “One Click Advocacy” campaigns. Take action today and make your voice heard for Westchester’s kids!

Our Communications Hub

Welcome to our communications hub! Here, you can explore our extensive collection of interactive data dashboards. Using WCA’s powerful data analysis tools, we’ve made it easier than ever to put data directly into your hands, empowering you to uncover new insights and make informed decisions.

Our News for Children

Be inspired by stories of our programs in action, stay updated with the latest news and find upcoming events.

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Come see WCA's "Growing Pains"

Join us for an inspiring evening featuring community leaders, including County Executive Ken Jenkins and Dr. Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of the Business Council of Westchester. Our storytellers will share personal, heartfelt stories on the theme of "Growing Pains," offering a rare chance to connect as a community through storytelling.

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For just $50, get your 1 in 60 chance of winning a guitar signed by Taylor Swift! Raffle to be drawn at WCA's "Growing Pains" on March 6th. Guitar generously donated by the Child & Family Institute, proceeds with go to WCA and Weissman Children's Foundation for children's advocacy and services!
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GET THE LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES

WCA is always on Working to Improve the Lives of Children in Westchester. Get the latest news!

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Help Us Keep an Eye on Eviction Fairness

The WCA Eviction Court Watching Program has observed
over 1000 cases. We’d love your support in advocating to prevent homelessness.

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Get the Facts on Being a Kid in Westchester

Our biannual report: 2024 Community Snapshots, has everything from demographic trends and economic conditions to education and health.

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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.

Meet our WCA Board of Directors and Staff

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.

Collect & Analyze Data

Gather and analyze data on children and youth’s well-being in Westchester.

Public & Policy Engagement

Use data to inform discussions with the public, policymakers, and child service providers.

Achieve consensus on what children need.

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

WCA Responds to 2025 State of the State

Response by Angel Gray, Program & Policy Manager; and, Gabriella Nanna, Program & Policy Associate. Read their response to Governor Hochul's 2025 State of the State Address.

WCA Recommendations for New York State Executive Budget SFY2025-26

Read WCA's recommendations for the New York State Legislature on the Executive Budget for SFY 2025-26.

Read 'Parent Empowerment Groups' Report

WCA began holding Parent Empowerment Groups in fall 2024. This is the report on local parents' experiences and steps into advocacy.

News & Events

Podcast Tackles the Unspoken: Mental Health Challenges in Westchester’s Asian Youth Population

February 18, 2025 | #press release, Election, Mental Health, Press Releases, Voting, Westchester

#Community, #News, #press release

– Westchester Children's Association (WCA) is proud to announce the release of a powerful new episode of "Ground Truthing," a podcast that provides policy insights from the ground up.