FIGHTING
CHILDHOOD
POVERTY

Why This Issue Matters

Raising awareness and advocating for effective policies and resources to combat poverty are critical for ensuring that every child has access to basic necessities, education, and opportunities for a brighter future. Tackling child poverty is vital for creating a more equitable society and reducing long-term social and economic disparities. By prioritizing these efforts, we can work to break the cycle of poverty and foster a stronger, more inclusive community for all children.

WCA’s Current Efforts

Pulse on Poverty
 
Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council (CPRAC Agenda)
 

Break the Cycle

Addressing child poverty is crucial for building a more equitable society and reducing long-term social and economic disparities.

Take Action

A renter in Westchester earning an average wage needs to work 75 hours a week or hold 1.9 jobs to afford a two-bedroom apartment. This is why Child & Youth Homelessness is a key issue area for WCA!

More Resources

Many children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness slip through the cracks due to Westchester County’s complicated definitions and standards for assistance. Inaccurate data on homeless children and youth prevents us from understanding the full scale of the problem, hindering concentrated efforts to combat it. Westchester’s children and youth facing homelessness are caught in reactive systems that fail to focus on prevention.
  1. NEW! Volunteer for our Eviction Court Watching Program (4/11/2023)
  2. See our Westchester County Child & Youth Homelessness Data Dashboard
  3. Released our report, “Making the Invisible Visible: Westchester’s Hidden Homeless Children and Youth.”
  4. Advocating for a broader definition and standards for alternative housing.
  5. Fighting for an accurate count of children and youth experiencing homelessness.
  6. Convening a workgroup focused on child and youth homelessness in Westchester.
  7. Expanding homeless prevention services targeting homeless children and youth.

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