Family Development Credential (FDC)
Fall 2021 Online Scholarship Applications are now available for both the Family Development Credential (FDC) Program for frontline staff; and the Family Development Credential Program for Leaders for supervisors, managers, and directors in social service organizations. These intensive professional development training opportunities emphasize empowerment and family support to deliver human services, education, and healthcare to individuals, youth, and families. Scholarship Applications are due by September 10, 2021. |
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DYCD Heroe's Project Comic
The DYCD Hero's Project is a literacy-focused comic book initiative that challenges youth across NYC to develop stories about heroes real or imagined in their communities. This year workshops were held virtually for young people in grades 4 - 12 gave them the tools and skills they needed to make their stories jump off the pages of their comic books and come to life. The 2021 comic book promoted social awareness and youth voice. In conjunction with Broadway and Beyond, youth explored social justice, inequality, and injustice, to create literature and illustrations that reflect their voice and ideas. Download your copy today! |
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Saturday Night Lights
Saturday Night Lights (SNL) is a youth development and violence prevention program that activates city spaces on Saturday nights from 5:00 – 9:00 pm providing free high-quality sports and fitness training for youth ages 11-18. SNL began in 2011 when the Manhattan DA partnered with NYPD and other law enforcement agencies to provide resources for youth to participate in structured sports activities and increase the opportunity for positive interactions with local law enforcement. In partnership with NYPD and the District Attorney offices, DYCD launched the citywide SNL program expansion on July 10, 2021. Beacon, Cornerstone, and sports-based CBOs will operate 100 SNL program locations on Saturday nights to provide youth with a Sports-Based Youth Development framework that activates safe spaces, builds trust, and leverages resources! To learn more about SNL programs in your area, visit discoverDYCD. |
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DYCD Barbershop: Financial Literacy
On July 27, we kicked off the second season of the DYCD Barbershop Talk Series with part one of our discussion on Financial Literacy. Subscribe to our YouTube page to watch the replay of part one and be on the lookout for when we go live with part two on August 10. |
NYC Women's Fund for Media, Music, and Theatre
Applications are now open for the #NYCWomensFund! Made in NY & New York Film Academy (NYFA) offer up to $50,000 in finishing grants for TV, film, digital, music, and theater projects by, for, and about all who identify as women. Sign up now at the official NYFA website. |
We Love NYC: The Homecoming
The City of New York will be hosting a week-long citywide celebration of its residents, communities, and everything that makes our city the ultimate place to be—featuring concerts, free film screenings, iconic events including NYC Restaurant Week, Summer Streets, cultural activities, public art, and more! NYC Homecoming week will signal to the world that New York City is back and still home to the most dynamic, resilient, and creative communities in the world. For more information, visit the official NYC Homecoming website. |
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