The New York City Department of Youth and Community

Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish.

DYCD supports New York City youth and their families by funding a wide range of high-quality youth and community development programs, including:

  • Afterschool

  • Beacon and Cornerstone Community Centers

  • Discretionary Contracts

  • Fatherhood

  • Family Support

  • Immigrant Services

  • Literacy Services

  • Neighborhood Development Areas

  • Office of Neighborhood Safety

  • Runaway and Homeless Youth

  • Youth Workforce Development

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Workforce Connect

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is the City's lead agency for youth employment programs. DYCD is committed to expanding opportunities for New York City's young people. Our employment programs help youth between the ages of 14 and 24 gain work experience and further their education.

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