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take action for kids donate now! helpful links contact us   Our Goal: Keeping Kids Safe Read about actions we have taken to keep Westchester's kids healthy. Children and Guns On average each year, almost three times as many children die of firearm violence than police officers die in the line of duty. Young people from 15-24 are at the greatest risk of dying from firearms of any group.     As a leader of the Westchester Coalition Against Gun Violence, WCA has successfully urged the adoption of common sense gun laws in the County and has promoted awareness of gun safety. Emergency Care for Children Emergency care for young children requires specialized resources including equipment, drugs and trained personnel. In Westchester, many first responders and emergency room personnel are not adequately prepared to provide this specialized care.     WCA helps ensure that all Westchester's children receive the best possible emergency care... ©2007-2008 All rights reserved. Westchester Children's Association, Inc. 175 Main Street, Suite 702 White Plains, NY 10601 914.946.7676 Westchester Children's Association is a member of Voices for America's Children, a national network of child advocacy organizations.