Westchester Children's Association, White Plains, NY Videos
Videos by Westchester Children's Association in White Plains. WCA is a multi-issue, child advocacy nonprofit that works to ensure that every child in Westchester
“Many of the behaviors being displayed by youth are being criminalized. We need to treat youth in an age appropriate manor.”
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“Many of the behaviors being displayed by youth are being criminalized. We need to treat youth in an age appropriate manor.”
“Shelter is such a basic need, and yet in one of the richest counties in the nation, we’re struggling to get our children stable housing.”
“Shelter is such a basic need, and yet in one of the richest counties in the nation, we’re struggling to get our children stable housing.”
1970s and 1980s WCA
Let's talk about an era many in our community experienced first-hand! The 70s and 80s brought a big pivot in our culture and livelihood. More women were entering the workforce, in fact, nationally 50% of women with children 3 and under were employed. WCA implemented an early childhood preschool program in Westchester and also established the first shelter for homeless youth who did not have stable home lives.
We are proud of the advocacy that has gone on for decades and made an impact in our local community and state. #childrensadvocate #datamatters #homelessyouth #1970s #1980s
We are excited to celebrate our 110th anniversary on June 5th!
Come join us on June 5th to celebrate our 110th celebration! What was happening in the 60s? In 1965, about 24% of all children in the United states are under the Age of 5. What WCA did to help? In response, WCA issued reports titled: Mental Hygiene in Kindergarten as well as an Analysis of the Foster Care Case Load. For 110 years WCA has kept kids healthy, safe, and prepared for life's challenges. There's never a better day to make a difference in the lives of children than today, join us to celebrate and continue to make a difference on June 5th: https://wca4kids.org/events/2024-celebration/ #westchestercounty #westchesterchildren #childrenshealth
Isn't it ironic how some of the most tragic times bring forth some of the greatest accomplishments and examples of human strength? While the Great Depression was in full force, the country banded together to unify their resources. During this time, only 20% of 18-20 year olds were in school because of their families dire circumstances. In response, the WCA focused on these youth to create vocational training and placement services that could work within their means. WCA was focused on youth engagement then and still is now. It's not too late to grab your gala tickets to join our celebration, we would love to see you there helping us pave the way into history yet again! https://wca4kids.org/events/2024-celebration/ Also who knew that Looney Tunes was created in the Great Depression era (turn on your sound)? #looneytunes #childrensadvocate #GreatDepression
Let's compare! In the 1910s when World War I and Child Labor Laws were originating. Local citizens launched WCA in Westchester County and underwrote the salaries of the county's first six child welfare workers. WCA has kept kids healthy, safe, and prepared for lifes challenges for decades. Join us in celebrating our 110th anniversary. Join us on June 5th to celebrate! https://wca4kids.org/events/2024-celebration/ #WCA #childadvocacy #worldwar1 #childlaborlaws
💚Where was WCA this week? Mobilizing the impact of our Child Poverty Focus Groups, WCA was joined by parent participant Linda at the Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council public input session in NYC. ⭐️Thank you Linda for your empowering words and enthusiastic commitment to improving government systems for families. WCA Executive Director Allison Lake joins other state partners in CPRAC’s mission to cut child poverty in half in 10 years. See more on WCA’s website here: https://wca4kids.org
Have you heard? WCA is a supercentenarian (significantly older than 100)! Come join our epic celebration on June 5th! #celebrate #110years #anniversarycelebration https://wca4kids.org/events/2024-celebration/
WCA staff and board members were active in each public input session for the 2024 County Budget! 📢📢 In case you missed it, here are the highlights: ➡️Sustain Invest in Kids programs ➡️ Prevent child and youth homelessness and increase investments in affordable housing ➡️ Increase early childhood supports and home visiting ➡️Allocate funding for mental health resources ➡️Implement pathways for community based organizations to apply for Raise the Age funding WCA would like to thank Westchester’s elected officials for continuing to prioritize community needs, especially those impacting children. We look forward to continuing our advocacy efforts across mental health, homelessness, youth justice, and early childhood supports in 2024!! Visit our website: https://wca4kids.org
County Budget Advocacy
WCA staff and board members were active in each public input session for the 2024 County Budget! 📢📢
In case you missed it, here are the highlights:
➡️Sustain Invest in Kids programs
➡️ Prevent child and youth homelessness and increase investments in affordable housing
➡️ Increase early childhood supports and home visiting
➡️Allocate funding for mental health resources
➡️Implement pathways for community based organizations to apply for Raise the Age funding
WCA would like to thank Westchester’s elected officials for continuing to prioritize community needs, especially those impacting children. We look forward to continuing our advocacy efforts across mental health, homelessness, youth justice, and early childhood supports in 2024!!
Visit our website: https://wca4kids.org
WCA 2023 Data Bulletin News 12 piece
WCA’s bulletin Children by The Numbers, highlights compelling patterns and factors impacting children and youth currently, with projections for the future. The focus is on the significant racial disparities evident in the indicators, emphasizing the growing number of children and youth of color in Westchester. These findings underscore the urgency for systemic change to address race inequity and improve outcomes for all children in the county.
The topics covered include: Income & Household Types, Child Abuse & Foster Care, Economic Insecurity, Families & the Cost of Living, How Families Make Ends Meet, Mental Health, Digital & Health Inequity, Education, and Disconnected Youth & Youth Engagement.
Hear more about it in this News 12 story.
#poverty #children #childrensissues #westchester
Making connections is key to bringing together community members and decision-makers to help create change. Children in Westchester are counting on us to host these conversations so that their needs are met. Rest assured...we are on it! #WCA4kids #EducateConnectAct
NY State Budget 2023 Updates for Kids #WCA4kids
NY State Budget 2023 talks made a little progress on kids' issues.
We're putting in ground work to be ready to fight next fall on:
- child mental health
- home visiting
- child poverty
- child care
🚸wca4kids.org/ebulletin
#WCA4kids #HealthySafePrepared
#Westchesterkids #NYStateBudget #childpoverty #mentalhealth #childcare #homevisiting
Money for children in the 2023 NY State Budget - #WCA4kids
NY State Budget 2023 talks made a little progress on kids' issues.
We're putting in ground work to be ready to fight next fall on:
- child mental health
- home visiting
- child poverty
- child care
🚸wca4kids.org/ebulletin
#WCA4kids #HealthySafePrepared
#Westchesterkids #NYStateBudget #childpoverty #mentalhealth #childcare #homevisiting
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