Education
Educational Programs
Educational events on topics of interest to women are held annually, providing workshops, health screenings and exhibits from organizations throughout Westchester. Educational services such as mentoring programs for middle and high school girls are monitored through the Office for Women. In addition, seasonal booklets of events and information are sent out and made available on the Web.
The Office for Women, in collaboration with The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center for Elder Abuse Prevention at the Hebrew Home at Riverdale, Pace Women’s Justice Center and the County Department of Senior Programs and Services’ Elder Abuse Coalition, has created a guide to help you plan for a safe and secure future.
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, we are preparing a fall booklet of events.
We are now providing online support and information on Facebook for Sandwich Generation Caregivers - women caught between kids, careers, and elderly in Westchester County.
A mentoring program dubbed Her Honor seeks to foster young women’s self-confidence in the workplace and their everyday lives.
Even though women may be vulnerable to depression at various times of their lives, depression is not a normal part of a woman's life. Learn about the county's Depression Support Network.
The Minority- and Women-Owned Business (MWOB) Program provides outreach promoting minority- and women-owned business participation in Westchester and works to create a level playing field helping everyone succeed.
You may also want to know about the New York State Parent Education and Awareness Program designed to educate divorcing or separating parents about the impact of their breakup on their children.