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
WCA in the Media
GPS4Kids Project Leader on Local Radio
On September 6th, GPS4Kids Project Manager was interviewed by Ralph Gregory on his WVOX Radio show “Your Community Today”. Listen here! Read More
Allan Houston Honored
WCA raises $320,000 to help local kids NEW ROCHELLE – Westchester Children’s Association held its 2016 spring benefit dinner on April 13 at the Surf Club on the Sound in New Rochelle. During the evening’s program the organization gave the 2016 Edith C. … Read More
WCA Acknowledged for RTA Support in The Daily Voice
“WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — As a member of the Raise the Age New York Campaign, Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) applauds the support from a majority, bi-partisan group of Westchester County Board of Legislators to “Raise the Age” of criminal responsibility … Read More
Raise the Age Lobby Day in the News
45 youth and adults from Westchester joined others from across New York to lobby for comprehensive Raise the Age legislation on March 8, 2016. Read More
2016 Children By The Numbers: Diversity & Inequity in Westchester
We released the 2016 Children By the Numbers Data Bulletin which highlights striking inequity in Westchester. Read more in the community view from our Director of Data Analysis, Limarie Cabrera, published in The Journal News. Read More
New York, finally Raise The Age
WCA and the Raise the Age NY campaign are urging the New York to the raise the age of criminal responsibility. Read a community view from our Deputy Director, Allison Lake, published in The Journal News. Read More
Advocating for children and youth in the 2016 Westchester budget
During the 2016 Westchester County budget cycle, WCA and the Campaign for Kids coalition is asking the county leadership to not cut any programs that serve children and youth. WCA Executive Director, Cora Greenberg, responds to Westchester’s proposed budget. Read More