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VOTE for KIDS New York

VOTE for KIDS New York logoWestchester Children's Association (WCA) - along with the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy in Albany and The Children's Agenda in Rochester - invites you to join VOTE for KIDS New York.  This is a state-wide non-partisan initiative to elevate the issues that impact children and youth to the top of the public agenda.  Kids are 24% of the population of the United States, and 100% of its future.  Join us in ensuring that when policy choices are made by our elected officials, New York's children and youth are not overlooked.

Become a voice for kids in the local, state, and national elections! Join VOTE for KIDS New York by liking it on Facebook, and following it on Twitter. Use the resources below to find out more.

VOTE for KIDS New York is funded by Voices for America's Children.


VOTE for KIDS New York Advocacy Alerts: Nov 5 | Oct 25 Alert | Oct 9 Alert | Oct 3 Alert | Sept 27 Alert | Sept 19 Alert | Sept 12 Alert | Sept 5 Alert | Aug 30 Alert | Aug 23 Alert | Aug 15 Alert | Aug 1 Alert

 

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Speak Out for Youth - Saturday, October 20, 2012

The Speak Out for Youth was an opportunity for young people and their adult allies to raise their voices on priority issues for children and teens in Westchester County. There was live entertainment, food, and more. Results of the event will be shared with government leaders and candidates for election.

Flyer (PDF) | Overview (PDF) | Report (PDF)


VOTE for KIDS (Archive)

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.

CLICK HERE to view Advocacy Alerts from Aug 10 to Dec 23, 2011

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.

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. Members of the WCA family were asked to join the Campaign, commit to being informed, and vote in the 2011 election.

Candidates for the Westchester County Board of Legislators in 2011 were invited to answer some questions about the issues affecting children and youth in the County. CLICK HERE to read their responses.  CLICK HERE to review incumbent Legislators' recent voting records on budget items for children and youth (both are PDF documents).

Co-Sponsors of VOTE for KIDS 2011 in alphabetical order
African American Men of Westchester | Andrus Children's Center | Child Care Council of Westchester, Inc. | Family Health and Wellness Center of Mt. Vernon | Little 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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