Current Issues

WCA focuses on key issues, especially those affecting the most vulnerable children in Westchester. We identify current needs by analyzing data, hearing directly from youth and families, and working closely with public and non-profit service providers. Recent issues include…

Child & Youth Homelessness

Last updated: January 23, 2020

More than 2,800 children are homeless in Westchester & this is an undercount. WCA strives for a more inclusive definition of homelessness Learn More…

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Read our book ‘Wendy Finds A Home in Westchester’

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Youth Justice

Last updated: December 28, 2020

NY raised the age for criminal responsibility to 18. Now we must ensure enough support for RTA laws & strive for youth justice. Learn More…

Follow our progress on twitter #WCAyouthjustice.

We’re going beyond Raise the Age towards greater Youth Justice. Find out more via email to [email protected].

Youth Development

Last updated: January 13, 2020

WCA advocates for high quality and adequately funded out-of-school-time youth programs and a fair, transparent funding process. Learn More…

Early Childhood Supports / Home Visiting

Last updated: January 6, 2020

Home visiting programs strengthen families in their own homes but demand far exceeds supply. Other supports are also needed. Learn More…

Read our report for the Vision 0 to 3 Conference here .

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GPS4Kids

Last updated: January 6, 2020

Individuals and organizations from all over Westchester are uniting around a common vision for our children and youth. Learn More…

Check out the new GPS4Kids DATA HUB here!

Find out the baselines for your community here.

Vote for Kids

Last updated: January 13, 2020

Become a more educated voter so that the needs of Westchester’s children and youth are at the top of the public agenda. Learn More…

Register to vote so you can help keep the needs of children and youth at the top of the public agenda.

Connecting Youth

Last updated: April 24, 2018

“Disconnected youth” are those who aren’t working, in school, or otherwise positively engaged – and who need our support. Learn More…

Past Issues