Work, Learn & Grow
Work, Learn & Grow offers NYC youth between the ages of 16 and 20 a paid 22-week-long opportunity to strengthen their work-readiness skills, explore postsecondary education and careers, and potentially earn college credit.
Check out discoverDYCD to search for and apply to a program near you.
60 Years of Community Action
2024 marks the 60th anniversary of concerted efforts across the city to help fulfill DYCD's mission to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish.
Saturday Night Lights NYC
Saturday Night Lights NYC offer free high quality sports programing across the five boroughs.
We partnered with the NYPD, the City's District Attorneys, and community-based organizations to open 100 gyms across the city as part of the "Saturday Night Lights" (SNL). Learn about SNL programs near you.
After School Programs
High-quality programs offering a mix of academic support, sports, arts, and recreational activities.
DYCD Jobs & Internships
DYCD employment programs help youth between the ages of 14 and 24 gain valuable work experience.
Cornerstone Programs
Provides engaging, year-round programs for adults and young people.
Beacon Programs
School-based community centers serving children age 6 and older and adults.
ACCESS NYC Portal
Visit the online public benefits screening and application tool.
Register to Vote for General Election 11/5
10/26 is the last day to register to vote in the General Election on 11/5.
NYC Open Data
Access more than 1,400 NYC data sets for free, at any time via the NYC Open Data portal.
Early Voting for the General Election 11/5
Vote early 10/26 - 11/3 for the General Election. Find your poll site.
Quick Links
DYCD funds services for Runaway & Homeless Youth that include Drop-in Centers, Crisis Services Programs, Transitional Independent Living programs, and Street Outreach and Referral Services.
DYCD funds a wide range of programs designed to help New Yorkers confront life's challenges, including Fatherhood, Runaway & Homeless Youth, Literacy, Senior and Housing programs.
DYCD is committed to help New Yorkers and communities grow and flourish. Find out about our latest Request for Proposals and Concept Papers.
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