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OUR HISTORY

Preserving the Heritage

Westchester Children’s Association’s (WCA) is the leading independent voice for Westchester’s youth. Our record of advocating for effective policies and programs for children began in 1914. Since then, WCA has continued to speak out and work steadily on behalf of Westchester children and youth.
 
Watch the stories of young people’s lives that have been changed by WCA’s work.

100+ years of Advocating Wins for Westchester’s Children

1914 – 1940s

  • A group of citizens starts Westchester Children’s Association, underwriting the salaries of Westchester’s first 6 child welfare workers.
  • Led the movement to establish a Children’s Court in Westchester, the first in New York State.
  • Introduced remedial reading programs and guidance programs into the county’s public schools.
  • Developed a vocational guidance and placement service for youth.
  • Established a child guidance center in White Plains.
470 Mamaroneck Avenue Suite 304
White Plains, NY 10605
914.946.7676
wca@wca4kids.org

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