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
Press Releases
Cora Greenberg to Step Down from Westchester Children’s Association
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
Westchester and Putnam Counties Prepare Youth to be Workforce ‘READI’
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
Faith Leaders Stand Together to Support Raise the Age Legislation
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
New Staff at Westchester Children’s Association
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
WESTCHESTER CHILDREN’S ASSOCIATION REACTS TO WESTCHESTER LEGISLATORS VOTE TO “RAISE THE AGE”
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
Westchester Children’s Association Receives Grant from Westchester Bank
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
Big Turnout for County “Celebrate Youth” Rally
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
