WCA published the 2024 Mental Health Fact Sheet as part of the Fall Advocacy Breakfast that highlighted the growing crisis of children’s mental health.
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Community Snapshots is turning ten! The 2024 Community Snapshots allows users to view and download statistical profiles for each of the forty geographical school districts in Westchester County, as well as the county itself.
WCA released its 2024 report on Child Poverty, “Uplifting Courageous Voices: From the Frontline of Poverty in Westchester County.” This report is the result of months of documenting parent experiences and identifying program and policy supports to alleviate the impact of poverty.
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WCA Community Snapshots give clues to what it’s like to raise a child in Westchester by analyzing key areas such as demographics, economics, education, health, and family by county and by an individual school district. We’ve updated them to share information about our children and youth that is relevant and useful to you after the pandemic. Read more about how our 2022 Community Snapshots were developed.
2022 WCA Community Snapshots
A report compiling two years of research and highlighting the need for better definitions for homelessness among children, youth, and families and more support overall.
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On the Home Front: A report on home visiting in Westchester County in support of the critical 0 to 5 years
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The 2015 report for the Gathering Policy Solutions for Kids (GPS4Kids) Collective Impact Initiative, a cross-sector effort to improve life outcomes for all young people in Westchester County.
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A study of factors affecting “disconnected youth” in Westchester with recommendations for change. Disconnected youth are young people ages 16-24 who are not connected to school, work or positive development opportunities.
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An examination of and recommendations around programs providing parenting support and education to vulnerable families in Westchester.
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An examination of the early intervention resources available in Westchester County.
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A call to action to improve children’s emotional, social and behavioral health through the combined efforts of those inside and outside government who care about children’s well-being.
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Parents, youth, government officials, non-profit services, business, civic and religious organizations gathered to Take Action for KIDS! The conference was part of Westchester Children’s Association’s 90th Anniversary encouraging positive changes for children and youth in our communities.
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A report examining the plight of foster children waiting for adoption in Westchester County.
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