Ten percent of children in Westchester county live below the poverty line. Boosting the educational, social, and emotional skills of the next generation has invaluable long-term impact. By supporting children, youth, and families, we are ensuring positive outcomes for them now and in the future.
WJCS recognizes that every child deserves to have the skills, tools, resources, and affirmations they need to be prepared for and thrive in school. WJCS is devoted to decreasing the effects of socioeconomic disparities and promoting parent-child engagement, early literacy, and social-emotional building for families from under-resourced and marginalized communities.
After-school programs promote positive youth development by focusing on academic support and social and emotional learning, and enrichment, to help low-income students improve their competencies. Increasing the emotional and social well-being of children, youth, and families, including LGBTQIA+ youth, pregnant teens, and those exposed to domestic violence, can make all the difference in building a strong the foundation for a positive future.
