NY raised the age for criminal responsibility to 18. Now we must ensure enough support for RTA laws & strive for youth justice. Learn More…
2,700 children are homeless in Westchester & this is an undercount. WCA strives for a more inclusive definition of homelessness Learn More…
Home visiting programs strengthen families in their own homes but demand far exceeds supply. Other supports are also needed. Learn More…
WCA STATEMENT ON PHASE II OF RAISE THE AGE IMPLEMENTATION By Allison Lake, Executive Director of Westchester Children’s Association October 1, 2019 The Sky did not fall. On October 1, 2019, all our children under age 18 in … Read More
It’s hard to know where to begin. There has been a steady onslaught of new policies and actions that have targeted children and families lately with little regard for the long-term implications. From the separation of children from their families … Read More
Join us for the 2019 Advocacy Breakfast hosted by Westchester Children’s Association on October 29, 2019 at the DoubleTree Inn, Tarrytown, NY from 8 – 10 am. Registration is open! Keynote Speaker is Marc Dones, Executive Director of National Innovation Service. For more info email wca@wca4kids.org Read More
We made great progress in… ✔ Youth Justice ✔ Child Welfare ✔ Early Childhood Supports / Home Visiting ✔ Child Care ✔ Youth Development/Employment ✔ 2020 Census Click here to see more … We also want to thank all elected … Read More
