Every Child Healthy, Safe And Prepared For Life's Challenges

In our county, one in four children has no health insurance. For additional stats, use our Westchester's Children By the Numbers DataFinder
In our county, one in four children has no health insurance. For additional stats, use our Westchester's Children By the Numbers DataFinder
In our county, one in four children has no health insurance. For additional stats, use our Westchester's Children By the Numbers DataFinder

The Voice for Westchester's Children Since 1914

WCA has remained steadfast in its mission: to improve the lives of Westchester's children by shaping policies and programs to meet their needs.

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Save the Date!  WCA's Advocacy Breakfast
Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 8:00 to 10:00 AM
Featuring keynote speaker Anne C. Beale, MD, MPH, the president of the Aetna Foundation.  More information to follow. Join mailing list


Save the Date!  WCA's Advocacy Dinner
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 6:00 to 9:30 PM
Support our efforts on behalf of Westchester's children.  Honoree: Dr. Eileen Santiago, Principal of the Edison School in Port Chester, NY.  More information to follow.  Join mailing list


Young Children in Westchester: Ages Zero to Six
Presentation by WCA documenting the current status of young children and the need for programs to support them and their families. (November 2009)

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WCA Releases Fall 2009 Edition of ChildWatch
ChildWatch is a quarterly newsletter published by the Westchester Children's Association. 

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News & Updates

Know Your Neighbor: Cora Greenberg
The Examiner (January 19,2010)
As part of the "Know Your Neighbor" series, the Examiner spotlighted WCA executive director and Pleasantville resident, Cora Greenberg. In the article, Ms. Greenberg explains the unique role of WCA within the county (by Martin Wilbur).

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Advocacy Alert
Thank You and Ring in the New Year with Renewed Support (December 31, 2009)
Contact your federal representatives to let them know that any final health reform bill must (1) ensure that the gains made through CHIP be maintained until comparable health coverage is available through the health exchanges and (2) include both a Medicaid option and a home visitation program.

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Program for Children Has Uncertain Future
The New York Times (January 3, 2010)
"As Democratic Congressional leaders work to merge the House and Senate versions of major health care legislation, a big question is what they will do about the Children's Health Insurance Plan..." Prescriptions Blog (by David M. Herszenhorn)

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Join WCA in Our Support of Foster Kids
5th Annual "Let's Take the Kids to a Show"
All children need love, guidance, a safe place to grow and... FUN! For every $100 contributed for this purpose, we'll purchase a ticket for a foster child to attend a performance of TAO at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College.  The balance of the contribution will help WCA's advocacy efforts for other kids and youth in our County. 

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