New York’s Raise the Age (RTA) law passed in 2017 with bipartisan support. This was a long-coming and hard one victory to treat our children as children. In the past 5+ years, RTA has seen substantial changes including redirecting resources … Read More »
WCA released its 2024 report on Child Poverty, “Uplifting Courageous Voices: From the Frontline of Poverty in Westchester County.” This report is the result of months of documenting parent experiences and identifying program and policy supports to alleviate the impact … Read More »
On November 28, WCA launched the 2023 Children by the Numbers Data Bulletin at the Carver Center, located in Port Chester, NY, to a standing room only audience. The Data Bulletin sheds light on the unequal socioeconomic, health, and educational … Read More »
Original Post – 10/16/23 Revised – 10/17/2023 Westchester Children’s Association Fall Breakfast Featured Renowned Educator Dr. Edward Fergus Discussing Data, Educational Policies, Advocacy, and Change Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) hosted their annual Fall Advocacy Breakfast, titled “Youth Justice at a … Read More »
WCA is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant of $100,000 from the Robin Hood Foundation, New York’s largest poverty-fighting organization. Robin Hood Foundation is New York’s largest poverty-fighting organization, working tirelessly to elevate and support … Read More »