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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

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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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Improving Parenting Programs For Westchester Families In Need
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WCA Releases Summer 2009 Edition of ChildWatch
ChildWatch is a quarterly newsletter published by the Westchester Children's Association.  The most recent edition spotlights our recent work to ensure that all children are healthy, safe, and prepared for life's challenges.
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Social Workers Discuss Child Poverty in Yonkers
June 12, 2009
WCA Executive Director, Cora Greenberg presented data on poverty and income to the Yonkers Community Network, as they discussed ways to help low-income parents to push for better government and school services for their children.
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WCA Co-Sponsors Workshop with the African-American Men of Westchester
“Improving Education Outcomes through Community Advocacy”
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Following up on the African-American Men of Westchester’s Education Forum “Breaking the Pipeline from School to Prison” on March 26th, the workshop focused on the role of community advocacy in education.  It was free and open to the public.  Learn More…


WCA Honors the African-American Men of Westchester
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009


The Westchester Children's Association hosted its Annual Advocacy Dinner at Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown. The highlight of this event was the presentation of the Edith C. Macy Award to the African American Men of Westchester. Learn More...