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WCA FIGHTS FOR KIDS DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

March 18, 2020 | News and Updates, Press Releases

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 »

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WCA Statement on Phase II of Raise the Age Implementation – October 1, 2019

October 1, 2019 | News and Updates, Press Releases, Youth Justice / Raise the Age

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 »

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Cora Greenberg to Step Down from Westchester Children’s Association

November 2, 2017 | Press Releases

The Board of Directors of Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) has announced that effective June 2018, Cora Greenberg will retire as Executive Director of the organization after more than 23 years of service. Greenberg joined the 103-year-old organization in 1994. During … Read More »

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Westchester and Putnam Counties Prepare Youth to be Workforce ‘READI’

December 5, 2016 | News and Updates, WCA in the Media, Press Releases

The following is a press release from our partner, Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board (WPWDB). WCA is coordinating efforts with WPWDB in the county’s READI intiative. WCA’s role in the READI campaign has been funded by The Westchester Bank. The Westchester-Putnam … Read More »

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Faith Leaders Stand Together to Support Raise the Age Legislation

May 11, 2016 | Press Releases

WHITE PLAINS, NY – Westchester-area clergy joined a growing chorus of faith leaders from other parts of the state when they released a letter of support for Raise the Age legislation.  Over 35 clergy members signed onto the letter that will … Read More »

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New Staff at Westchester Children’s Association

April 26, 2016 | Press Releases

WHITE PLAINS, NY – Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) has added new staff members.         Denise Killeen joined WCA as the Communications and Data Associate. Denise graduated Cum Laude from the College of Charleston with her BA in Anthropology … Read More »

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WESTCHESTER CHILDREN’S ASSOCIATION REACTS TO WESTCHESTER LEGISLATORS VOTE TO “RAISE THE AGE”

April 11, 2016 | News and Updates, Press Releases

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 »

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Westchester Children’s Association Receives Grant from Westchester Bank

August 11, 2015 | Press Releases

Campaign Will Promote the Importance of Workforce Readiness for Young People WHITE PLAINS, NY – Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) has received a $20,000 grant from The Westchester Bank, to be distributed over 4 years. The grant will aid WCA in rolling … Read More »

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