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VOTE for KIDS

The VOTE for KIDS Campaign is a partnership of individuals and organizations working to put young people at the top of the public agenda in the 2011 County elections and the 2012 County budget.

A special thank you to our co-sponsors!


VOTE for KIDS in the 2012 County Budget

The VOTE for KIDS Campaign has entered its second phase. You've VOTED for KIDS, now tell your officials do the same! CLICK HERE for an analysis of budget items concerning children and youth. 

Thanks to you, our team of advocates, the VOTE for KIDS Campaign has been a success! On Thursday, December 22nd, the Board of Legislators overrode County Executive Rob Astorino's vetoes of vital community services, including childcare supports, youth programming, and neighborhood health centers.

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VOTE for KIDS in the 2011 County Elections

All 17 seats on the Westchester County Board of Legislators were up for election on November 8, 2011.  Legislators make decisions for more than 40 departments that directly affect you and the community, such as: Public buses, Parks and recreation fees, Affordable childcare, Immunization clinics, Summer programs for children and youth, and Senior citizen services.

Join the Campaign. Tell County leaders that you will be voting on November 8th for the candidates who support issues that affect children, youth and families by joining the Campaign. After providing your name, address, and e-mail, an e-mail message will automatically be sent to your County Legislator and the County Executive from you saying that on election day, you will back candidates that understand and support the role government plays in the lives of our children and families.

Be Informed. As a critical part of the campaign, candidates for the Westchester County Board of Legislators were invited to answer some questions about the issues affecting children and youth in the County. CLICK HERE to read the document.  CLICK HERE to review incumbent Legislators' recent voting records on budget items for children and youth (both are PDF documents). We hope you pass this information on to your friends, neighbors, colleagues, and family before the November 8th election.

Vote on November 8th. By participating in elections, you tell government leaders that you care about their actions and want them to help young people thrive.  The voter registration deadline was October 14th.  Please CLICK HERE for information from the Westchester County Board of Elections.  Find your polling place by CLICKING HERE.

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Campaign Co-Sponsors

Westchester Children's Association will produce materials, provide support to co-sponsors, and conduct public relations to promote the VOTE for KIDS Campaign. We have displayed a list of these organizations below and given those agencies graphics and other materials to display on their websites. 

There is no cost to a participating co-sponsor, other than the sincere commitment to putting children and youth at the hop of the public agenda, which will involve limited commitment of staff time. 

List of Co-Sponsors
African American Men of Westchester
Andrus Children's Center
Child Care Council of Westchester, Inc.
Family Health and Wellness Center of Mt. Vernon
Litte Kings & Queens Daycare
Lower Hudson Valley Perinatal Network
Mount Vernon Day Care Center
Open Door Family Medical Centers
Port Chester Children's Place
Port Chester Head Start
Student Advocacy, Inc.
Student Assistance Services
Westchester Hispanic Coalition
Westchester Institute for Human Development
Westchester/East Putman PTA District Council
Yonkers Residential Inc.

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