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News & Media / News & Media / 2019

Yearly Archives: 2019

WCA Responds to the Westchester County Housing Needs Assessment

December 2, 2019 |

Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) is pleased to see the release of the Westchester County Housing Needs Assessment. We congratulate County Executive Latimer and all who contributed to the detailed, nearly-200 page, affordable housing study which draws important connections between housing and homelessness. Read More »

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WCA Statement on Phase II of Raise the Age Implementation – October 1, 2019

October 1, 2019 | News and Updates, Press Releases, Youth Justice / Raise the Age

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 »

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And How are the Children? – WCA Executive Director responds to Public Charge and ICE Raids

August 16, 2019 | News and Updates

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 »

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WCA Response to 2019-20 New York State Budget

April 10, 2019 | News and Updates

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 »

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WCA Statement Supporting Kids & Families during the Government Shutdown

January 25, 2019 | News and Updates

From our Executive Director [IMPORTANT UPDATE BELOW] Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) is Westchester County’s only children’s advocacy organization focused on the welfare of children ages 0 to 25 and their families.  We feel compelled to respond to the impact that … Read More »

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