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. Recent issues include:

WCA focuses on critical issues, particularly those impacting the most vulnerable children in Westchester County, NY. We identify current needs through proprietary data analysis, direct input from youth and families, and collaboration with public and non-profit service providers. WCA is a proud leader in advocacy efforts for Westchester’s children, with a focus on the following initiatives:

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 Repository for Children

Welcome to our interactive data repository! 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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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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WCA Annual Advocacy Breakfast

Our annual Fall Advocacy Breakfast highlighted the Youth Mental Health and Social Media.

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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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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.

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

2025 Westchester County Budget Goals

WCA Westchester Children's Association is committed to educating our next generation of voters about the importance of voting and civic engagement.

Project Engage

Learn more about Westchester Children’s Association’s on-going effort to empower youth civic action.

WCA’s Announces the 2024 Mental Health Fact Sheet

There is a mental health crisis for our children. WCA analyzes data to understand this issue more.

News & Events

WCA Hosted Second Annual Commissioners’ Conversation

July 1, 2024 | News and Updates, WCA in the Media

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On June 13, WCA hosted its second annual Commissioners’ Conversation on Children at the Greenburgh Public Library. More than one hundred community partners, policy makers and child advocates came together to listen to county...

Evening Advocacy Event

July 1, 2024 | News and Updates, WCA in the Media

#Advocacy, #Educational, #Fundraising

An Evening Virtual Event Featuring Max Stossel, Founder and CEO of Social Awakening This virtual event is open to anyone interested in learning more about the impacts of social media on children’s mental health.

WCA Executive Director Allison Lake Featured on WCNY PBS Connect NY

July 1, 2024 | Child Poverty, News and Updates, WCA in the Media

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Allison Lake, WCA Executive Director,was a featured on the June edition of WCNY PBS Connect NY, they examined the state’s goal to cut child poverty in half by 2032. Allison is on New York State’s Child Poverty Reduction Advisory..

A Night to Remember! Celebrating 110 Years of Advocacy

June 18, 2024 | News and Updates

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Our hearts are full with the support our community showed us. We raised a record $200K and it is not too late to give 110% for WCA. Donate now. Our 110th Anniversary pictures are ready! CELEBRATING IN STYLE! CHECK OUT …

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