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
Yearly Archives: 2019
And How are the Children? – WCA Executive Director responds to Public Charge and ICE Raids
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
WCA Response to 2019-20 New York State Budget
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
WCA Statement Supporting Kids & Families during the Government Shutdown
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
