State Budget 2020 Hearing Remarks from WCA – In the written testimony provided, we outline a variety of budget priorities that impact New York’s children and youth. Westchester Children’s Asociation is here to emphasize that children and youth thrive, when they are given the opportunities and supports they need from cradle to career. Read More
WCA STATEMENT ON PHASE II OF RAISE THE AGE IMPLEMENTATION By Allison Lake, Executive Director of Westchester Children’s Association October 1, 2019 The Sky did not fall. On October 1, 2019, all our children under age 18 in … Read More
It’s hard to know where to begin. There has been a steady onslaught of new policies and actions that have targeted children and families lately with little regard for the long-term implications. From the separation of children from their families … Read More
We made great progress in… ✔ Youth Justice ✔ Child Welfare ✔ Early Childhood Supports / Home Visiting ✔ Child Care ✔ Youth Development/Employment ✔ 2020 Census Click here to see more … We also want to thank all elected … Read More
From our Executive Director [IMPORTANT UPDATE BELOW] Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) is Westchester County’s only children’s advocacy organization focused on the welfare of children ages 0 to 25 and their families. We feel compelled to respond to the impact that … Read More
Westchester County 2019 Budget Comments and Recommendations The Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) is a 104-year-old independent, multi-issue child advocacy organization. The Campaign for Kids is a coalition of 50+ organizations and individuals concerned with increasing opportunities and supports for young … Read More
The following is a letter announcing our next Executive Director from our Board President, Ann Umemoto. We are delighted to announce the appointment of Allison Lake as Executive Director of Westchester Children’s Association (WCA). Her new role is effective on … Read More
Check out our latest video. We spent this past year listening to our partners and exploring how we are viewed in our community. Working as child advocates, sometimes the nature of our work is hard to grasp. We hope this … Read More
