Press Release by Raise the Age NY Campaign. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, June 18, 2016 Contact: Michael Rabinowitz-Gold, Rabinowitz@berlinrosen.com, 646-200-5308 Faith Leaders, Children’s Advocates and Raise the Age Supporters Slam Legislature’s Inaction Raise the Age Fails to Pass Despite Widespread Support; New York Still One … Read More
Westchester Children’s Association has named three new members to their Board of Directors who were voted in during the May Board meeting. Their term starts on June 21st. Each will serve a three year term. Tenley Hawkins of White Plains, … Read More
WESTCHESTER CHILDREN’S ASSOCIATION REACTS TO WESTCHESTER LEGISLATORS VOTE TO “RAISE THE AGE” Bi-partisan Vote Shows Growing Support WHITE PLAINS, NY — As a member of the Raise the Age New York Campaign, Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) applauds the support from … Read More
On December 21, the 2016 Westchester County budget was passed. It included a compromise that restored many of the cuts to most, but not all non-profits serving children, youth, and other vulnerable populations in Westchester. Read More
Westchester Children’s Association is honored to have been named a 2015 Small Business Awards Winner in the Non-Profit Category. WCA was recognized by 914Inc. magazine for its consistent success and impact on the community. Read More
As a result of advocacy work done by WCA and the Campaign for Kids, the county has agreed to set up a new task force that will evaluate the process by which county funding is allocated to local youth programs. Read More
Co-sponsored by Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) and the Campaign for Kids, the rally offered opportunities to acknowledge the important role played by County-supported community youth programs, which provide positive development opportunities to young people. Read More
As the legislative session comes to a close, New York’s 16 and 17 year olds remain in the adult criminal system — a system completely inadequate for their needs. Why? Legislators could not come to an agreement on raising the age. New York has failed its young people. Read More
