2021 Westchester County Budget: WCA & Campaign for Kids Partners’ Efforts for Children Throughout the year, WCA works hard to identify the needs of Westchester’s children, make their needs known, and keeping them at the top of the public … Read More
News and Updates
Anti-Racism Alliance discussion – Sept 21
On Monday, 21 September, Allison Lake will be participating in the AntiRacism Alliance discussion “Why Are Westchester Schools and Legal System Failing Black Children?” online. She will be joined by The Honorable Kathie Davidson, Chief Administrative Judge of the 9th Judicial … Read More
WCA Response to SCOTUS protection of Dreamers (DACA)
WCA applauds the decision by SCOTUS to uphold Deferred Action for Child Arrival (DACA and support Dreamers. Read More
WCA CALL TO ACTION for Homeless Children re: COVID-19
YOU can make a difference TODAY for 3,000+ children and families experiencing homelessness in Westchester who need ways to protect and quarantine themselves from the Coronavirus pandemic! Read More
WCA FIGHTS FOR KIDS DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
We stand with the families that are doing their best to adjust to the school closures and changes being put in place. We are also very concerned about low-income, homeless, and disabled families who may be struggling to adapt. Read More
WCA responds to Medicaid Deficit Cuts
With New York facing its largest budget deficit in a decade in its 2020-21 state budget, Westchester Children’s Association stands alongside child advocacy organizations, service providers, and local decision-makers in voicing our deep concern for the welfare of more than 7 million children and adults across the State who rely on Medicaid to access critical mental, behavioral, and physical health care services and supports. Read More
WCA Statement for New York State Executive Budget 2020
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 – October 1, 2019
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
