Over two years of work (and since the last report) have gone into the 2018 GPS4Kids Baseline Report. We have chosen six indicators to serve as the baseline from which the initiative will measure progress on keeping children in positive learning environments. Read More
WCA is thrilled to announce that we have been selected to join this year’s founding cohort of the Reconnecting Youth Campaign’s Advocacy Academy. The Advocacy Academy is a 12 month long set of online trainings and activities that are designed … Read More
WCA’s Response to New York State Adopted Budget for SFY 2018-2019 NY State Budget wins – but more work to do! Thank you for the calls, visits, tweets and sign-ons! Your ongoing support and advocacy made a difference. Child Care … Read More
WCA is looking for the next person to lead us. In consultation with The Support Center, we have announced that hiring has commenced. Please see the position announcement below for a detailed job description, qualifications and characteristics we are looking … Read More
Original article appeared in Lohud and was written by Gary Stern at 6:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 19, 2018. At long last, momentum is building to address fundamental problems with our criminal justice system. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing a revamping of our … Read More
In anticipation of Cora Greenberg’s planned departure at the end of June 2018, Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) recently engaged the Support Center to conduct the search for its next Executive Director. The Support Center’s consultant, Katharine Harris, will partner with, … Read More
Our friend and WC4K member, PCSB Bank, made a generous donation in support of our Take the Kids to a Show event. Donations such as this one from PCSB Bank, sponsor tickets for low-income and foster youth to attend an event … Read More
The following is the New York State Raise the Age Campaign’s statement on the 2018 New York State budget. This statement has been signed by the following organizations: Westchester Children’s Association, Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York, Children’s Defense Fund – … Read More
