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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 food, shelter, clothing and other necessities for a brighter future. Addressing child poverty is crucial for building a more equitable society and reducing long-term racial, social and economic disparities for our families. By focusing on these efforts, we can help break the cycle of poverty and create a stronger, more inclusive community for all children. 

WCA’s Current Efforts

New York State Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council (CPRAC): WCA is Westchester ‘s lead to the Governor’s efforts to cut child poverty in half statewide by 2033.
Parent Empowerment Groups:  uplifting parent’s voices, fostering community, and preparing them to advocate across issue areas of housing access, food programs, healthcare, and other necessities.
“Poverty Pulse”: a new fact sheet on real-time data of Westchester families’ access to temporary supports.
Allison Lake

WCA Featured on WCNY PBS Connect NY

Allison Lake, WCA Executive Director, was a featured on the June edition of WCNY PBS Connect NY, they examined the state’s goal to cut child poverty in half by 2032.

Take Action

  1. Get the facts and join the fight against child poverty by advocating for policies that raise children out of poverty. 
  1. Ensure tax credits, housing and nutritional supports reach all families. 
  1. Invest in New York’s childcare workforce and provide care for all children. 
  1. Expand and increase investment in child and family health. 
  1. Transform the child welfare system to support child, family and community well-being.  
READ "FROM THE FRONTLINE OF POVERTY" REPORT

More Resources

  1. New York Can End Child Poverty’s 2024 Budget & Policy Priorities for Child Poverty Reduction 
  2. Press Release on New York Can End Child Poverty Rally to Advocate for the Working Families Tax Credit 
  3. The Children’s Agenda’s Working Families Tax Credit Calculator 
  4. New York Can End Child Poverty website  

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