For more resources and discussion of data as it pertains to Westchester’s children, visit the Children By the Numbers blog.
To take data into your own hands, visit the Interactive Data page.
2023 Children by the Numbers Data Bulletin
The 2023 Children by the Numbers Data Bulletin sheds light on the unequal socioeconomic, health, and educational outcomes faced by the county’s children and youth. This publication aims to be an instrumental tool for policymakers, educators, parents, and advocates working to develop equitable programs and policies to support all children, regardless of their race or ethnic backgrounds. Major support for this publication was provided by PCSB Community Foundation and the Robin Hood Foundation
2022 Mental Health Fact Sheet
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the social and emotional needs of children. Mental health has become one of the most critical concerns in Westchester County. There is no doubt that issues of trauma, fear, isolation, and grief have skyrocketed to grave proportions. Do we have the resources and awareness to address this?
2022 Digital Access Fact Sheet
We strive to close the digital divide that worsens already existing inequities that face Westchester families today. In 2022, we collaborated with Pace University and conducted a county-wide survey that captured the digital needs of Westchester families. With the help of our Digital Access Workgroup (see below) we were able to capture the needs of Westchester families on both sides of the digital divide.
2022 WCA Community Snapshots
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.
2020 Black Children & Youth Report
This 2020 fact sheet, prepared at the request of Antiracist Alliance Westchester (with further support from the Children’s Village), highlights the racial inequity facing black children and youth in Westchester from birth to adulthood. The data shows that much work still needs to be done to address the inequalities burdening our most youngest and vulnerable.
2019 Data Bulletin
2019 marks our 5 Year Anniversary Edition of the Data Bulletin that integrates statistical data with powerful stories and highlights WCA’s advocacy work. The cover features takeaway trends that were revealed in data for children 0 to 25 in Westchester County regarding poverty levels, cost of living, early childhood supports, youth justice, homelessness, and more. Click to download your copy of our publication that was released at our Advocacy Breakfast on October 29, 2019.
2018 GPS4Kids Baseline Report
The 2018 GPS4Kids Baseline Report is a culmination of three years of reworking our goal, engaging key partners, and establishing the foundation for our phase I focus: keeping children in positive learning environments. The report features six baseline indicators to both explain the current Westchester County landscape and establish the starting point for our work.
2017 Data Bulletin
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This year, we wanted to create a Data Bulletin that illuminated opportunities as well as obstacles for Westchester’s kids . On the cover, we highlight communities that have made tremendous progress in the face of many challenges. However, despite the existence of these bright spots, we also see data that shows us that race, location, and even gender can disproportionately affect children’s outcomes. Unfortunately, in a county that seems to be so abundant with opportunity, many children face barriers beyond their control, preventing them from succeeding at the same rate as their peers. Our hope is that, in time, we will be creating a Data Bulletin that reflects a county in which race and gender no longer limit our children’s potential.
Major support for this publication was provided by The John P. and Constance A. Curran Charitable Foundation and The Westchester Community Foundation.
2016 Community Snapshots
The Community Snapshot series sheds light on what it’s like to raise a child in Westchester County’s communities. The selected data covers key areas such as demographics, economics, education, community resources, health and safety, and family. For more discussion and interpretation of the Community Snapshots, view the accompanying blog post series on the Children By the Numbers blog.
2016 Children By the Numbers Data Bulletin
Even as the 2016 data bulletin continues to provide a statistical overview of Westchester’s children and youth, it also shines a spotlight on numerical evidence that implies that opportunity is dependent on race, location, and even gender. Major support for this publication was provided by The John P. and Constance A. Curran Charitable Foundation and The Westchester Community Foundation.
2015 Children By the Numbers Data Bulletin
This data brief provides an insightful and visually engaging overview of the state of Westchester’s children and youth, including information on poverty, education, health, and well-being. Major support for this publication was provided by The John P. and Constance A. Curran Charitable Foundation and The Westchester Community Foundation.
2015 Community Snapshots - Combined
The Community Snapshot series sheds light on what it’s like to raise a child in Westchester County’s communities. The selected data covers key areas such as demographics, economics, education, community resources, health and safety, and family. For more discussion and interpretation of the City Snapshots, view the accompanying blog post series on the Children By the Numbers blog.
2015 Mount Vernon Community Snapshot
The Community Snapshot series sheds light on what it’s like to raise a child in Westchester County’s communities. The selected data covers key areas such as demographics, economics, education, community resources, health and safety, and family. For more discussion and interpretation of the City Snapshots, view the accompanying blog post series on the Children By the Numbers blog.
2015 New Rochelle Community Snapshot
The Community Snapshot series sheds light on what it’s like to raise a child in Westchester County’s communities. The selected data covers key areas such as demographics, economics, education, community resources, health and safety, and family. For more discussion and interpretation of the City Snapshots, view the accompanying blog post series on the Children By the Numbers blog.
2015 Ossining Community Snapshot
The Community Snapshot series sheds light on what it’s like to raise a child in Westchester County’s communities. The selected data covers key areas such as demographics, economics, education, community resources, health and safety, and family. For more discussion and interpretation of the City Snapshots, view the accompanying blog post series on the Children By the Numbers blog.
2015 Peekskill Community Snapshot
The Community Snapshot series sheds light on what it’s like to raise a child in Westchester County’s communities. The selected data covers key areas such as demographics, economics, education, community resources, health and safety, and family. For more discussion and interpretation of the City Snapshots, view the accompanying blog post series on the Children By the Numbers blog.
2015 Port Chester Community Snapshot
The Community Snapshot series sheds light on what it’s like to raise a child in Westchester County’s communities. The selected data covers key areas such as demographics, economics, education, community resources, health and safety, and family. For more discussion and interpretation of the City Snapshots, view the accompanying blog post series on the Children By the Numbers blog.
2015 Westchester County Community Snapshot
The Community Snapshot series sheds light on what it’s like to raise a child in Westchester County’s communities. The selected data covers key areas such as demographics, economics, education, community resources, health and safety, and family. For more discussion and interpretation of the City Snapshots, view the accompanying blog post series on the Children By the Numbers blog.
2015 White Plains Community Snapshot
The Community Snapshot series sheds light on what it’s like to raise a child in Westchester County’s communities. The selected data covers key areas such as demographics, economics, education, community resources, health and safety, and family. For more discussion and interpretation of the City Snapshots, view the accompanying blog post series on the Children By the Numbers blog.
2015 Yonkers Community Snapshot
The Community Snapshot series sheds light on what it’s like to raise a child in Westchester County’s communities. The selected data covers key areas such as demographics, economics, education, community resources, health and safety, and family. For more discussion and interpretation of the City Snapshots, view the accompanying blog post series on the Children By the Numbers blog.
