WCA seeks a more inclusive definition of homelessness to better count children affected and provide more support services. Learn More…
We strive to close the digital divide that worsens already existing inequities that face Westchester families today. Learn More…
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 Children’s Association (WCA), the only independent child advocacy organization in Westchester, will host the first “Commissioners’ Conversation” on Thursday, June 22nd and has invited county officials to participate. The event, open to the public, will be held at … Read More
Nearly 100 Young Adults Showed up to Learn About Four Pending NYS Bills Which Would Provide Significant Steps Toward Disrupting the School-to-Prison Pipeline (WESTCHESTER – February 27, 2023) – Nearly 100 young adults and representatives of various advocacy groups attended … Read More
Thanks to a nomination by Nonprofit Westchester, Allison Lake has been named one of the 2023 Notable Black Leaders by Crain’s New York Business, which states “The 50 honorees on Crain’s list of Notable Black Leaders are exemplars of leadership across industries who … Read More
The Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) held its annual Advocacy Breakfast on October 18. The Annual Kathryn Wasserman Davis Child Advocacy Lecture was presented by Dr. Kira Hudson Banks, co-founder of the Institute for Healing Justice and Equity at Sant Louis University. Dr. Banks spoke to the audience of over 100 about supporting the socio-emotional wellbeing of youth and that change must begin with an understanding of equity as “the guarantee of fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement while at the same time striving to identify and eliminate barriers that have prevented the full participation of some groups.” Read More
Executive Director Allison Lake has been appointed as one of the inaugural members of New York State’s Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council by Governor Kathy Hochul. WCA is extremely proud of Allison, and we welcome the continued opportunity to advocate for our county’s children at the state level. Read More
