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ENDING CHILD
& YOUTH
HOMELESSNESS

Why This Issue Matters

Advocating for housing access and legislative solutions directly impacts family’s health and safety. Rising costs of housing are difficult for families to maintain. Children may be displaced by eviction hearings, where low-income families have disproportionate access to legal counsel. Inconsistent definitions of homelessness leave some people unaccounted for, such as those in overcrowded living circumstances.

Become a Volunteer Court Watcher

WCA, in partnership with our community allies, organizes a court watching program to promote justice in eviction courts and strengthen our advocacy against homelessness. 
If you are interested in volunteering, please email us at [email protected]

WCA's Current Efforts

Volunteer Eviction Court Watchers Program: train volunteers to observe landlord-tenant eviction court in Westchester and advocate for tenant’s increased access to legal representation. Use this data to support the county’s implementation of Access to Counsel legislation and expansive state Right to Counsel services. For more information on Court Watchers click here.
Make the Definition of ‘Homelessness’ More Inclusive:
  • the current NY state-accepted definition fails to cover all scenarios in which a child experiences inadequate housing. Expanding the definition would ensure all children experiencing housing instability, including those in overcrowded, “doubled and tripled” living conditions, have access to adequate and accessible resources.
Westchester County Homelessness Data Dashboard: track housing needs across local municipalities to display the demonstrated demand for increased homelessness-prevention resources. Click here to see the Dashboard.
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Volunteer as a Court Watcher!

WCA’s Court Watching program is seeking new volunteers to monitor ongoing eviction proceedings in Westchester County.
 
 
To sign up, email Gabriella Nanna, Program & Policy Associate at [email protected]

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!
REVIEW WCA'S HOMELESSNESS DASHBOARD

More Resources

Housing Resources in Westchester County

 

Westchester County Housing Counsel Eviction Prevention Program:
Families and individuals facing eviction may be eligible for free legal assistance and support through Westchester County’s Housing Counsel Eviction Prevention Program. Learn more about available eviction prevention resources here.

Westchester County Continuum of Care Partnership to End Homelessness:
The Westchester County Continuum of Care Partnership to End Homelessness connects residents with local organizations and services that support individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Learn more about available available housing resources and support services here.

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