Westchester County Youth Bureau Celebrates National Lights On Afterschool

The Westchester County Youth Bureau joined with the Port Chester Carver Center to celebrate Lights On Afterschool, the annual initiative highlighting the vital role of afterschool programs in keeping students safe and engaged, and in supporting working families. On October 22nd, local youth-serving organizations across the country and here in Westchester will celebrate “Lights On” with special programs for students and families. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “When we invest in programming to keep kids safe and engaged afterschool, we are investing in the success of Westchester’s families. In order for families to thrive, parents need to understand that they can go to work knowing that their children are going to be in good hands after the last school bell rings. Lights On Afterschool reminds us of the vital role these programs play from academic support to sports, arts, STEM, and mentorship, in nurturing students both inside and outside the classroom. Our Westchester