In our recommendations for the New York State fiscal year 2025 budget, WCA prioritized placing children’s safety, housing needs, mental health, and physical well-being at the forefront. Recognizing that children, youth, and families have varying access to resources, we aimed … Read More & Comment
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Advocate for Children in the 2025 New York State Budget
In our NYS fiscal year 2025 budget recommendations, WCA prioritizes placing children’s safety, housing needs, mental health, and physical well-being at the forefront. Recognizing that children, youth, and families have varying access to resources, we aim to promote equity throughout … Read More & Comment
Current Poverty Measures Are Behind the Times
Last week the US Census Bureau reported that the official poverty rate in Westchester increased by a negligible amount from 9.2% in 2021 to 9.3% in 2022. They reported that the child poverty rate actually decreased from 11.2% to 10.6%. … Read More & Comment