If you follow us on Facebook or Twitter, you’ve probably noticed that the #RaisetheAge campaign is really picking up steam. Along with many concerned community members and nonprofit partners, Westchester Children’s Association has been pushing for juvenile justice reforms. These reforms would give young people who have been convicted of a crime better access to the age-appropriate services that will help them turn their lives around. Learn more about the proposed reforms with this infographic. Read More & Comment
Category Archives: Data Bulletin
The Problem with Poverty (Measures)
On occasion, I have been known to give talks about statistics in Westchester County. Whenever I encounter a group of people who are not from the nonprofit/social service sector, I like to ask this question:
“How much income do you need to support a family of four in Westchester County?” Read More & Comment
2015 Children By the Numbers Data Bulletin Launched
DOWNLOAD THE 2015 CHILDREN BY THE NUMBERS BULLETIN HERE! Yesterday, we released the 2015 version of our data bulletin at the annual County Legislative Breakfast on Children and Youth. As the Director of Data Analysis, I had the opportunity to … Read More & Comment
Want the Latest Data on Westchester’s Children?
Our new 2015 Children By the Numbers data bulletin with key statistics about children and youth in Westchester County is now available for download! Back by popular demand, this updated six page graphic report highlights the most current information on: Demographics, Economics, Education, Youth and Young Adults, Health, and Child Welfare. Read More & Comment
The Children by the Numbers Bulletin – 2014
How are Westchester’s children faring? In January 2014, we released a data brief on the state of Westchester’s children and youth, including information on poverty, education, health, and well-being. The publication was made possible through a grant from Westchester Community Foundation. … Read More & Comment