Westchester Children’s Association’s July barbecue recognizing nonprofit partners was highlighted in El Aguila News on August 22, 2014. To see the feature article and accompanying photos from the Partners BBQ, click here.
WCA in the Media
WHUD Radio Spotlights Raise the Age
Westchester Children’s Association’s Deputy Director, Allison Lake, shared about the importance of raising the age of adult criminal responsibility during a spotlight with Sue Guzman from WHUD Radio. New York is one of two states that have not raised the … Read More
Westchester Discussion Set for Charging Teens As Adults: Daily Voice
The Peekskill Daily Voice publicized an upcoming town hall meeting to discuss whether 16- and 17-year-olds should be treated as children, rather than adults, in the criminal justice system. Westchester Children’s Association’s Deputy Director, Allison Lake, will join a number of other speakers in offering insights and perspectives on the Raise the Age campaign. Read More
Marian Wright Edelman delivers call to action at Westchester Children’s Association’s Advocacy Breakfast
Marian Wright Edelman, a nationally recognized advocate for children and the founder and president of Children’s Defense Fund, urged listeners to stand up for the needs and rights of children at the Westchester Children’s Association’s annual Advocacy Breakfast on March 12. Read More
Westchester County Press Announces Upcoming WCA Lecture
The Westchester County Press shared that Marian Wright Edelman will be the keynote speaker at Westchester Children’s Association’s 2014 Advocacy Breakfast. Ms. Edelman is the President and Founder of Children’s Defense Fund and has been an advocate for disadvantaged Americans for her entire life. Read More
