About DYCD
Our Mission:
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 provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish.
Our Vision:
DYCD strives to improve the quality of life of New Yorkers by collaborating with local organizations and investing in the talents and assets of communities to help them, develop, grow and thrive.
Supporting NYC Youth & Families
DYCD supports New York City youth and their families by funding a wide range of high-quality youth and community development programs, including:
- Afterschool Programs
- Educational Services
- Housing Support
- Family Support
- Jobs and Internships
- Community Services
- Immigrant Services
To learn more about DYCD and its funded services visit: discoverDYCD.dycdconnect.nyc
Opportunities For All
Prioritizing investments to help eliminate disparities in under-resourced communities and to improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers.
Stewardship
Responsible management of City resources by valuing accountability, integrity and transparency, and delivering impactful results.
Holistic Approaches
Serving the whole person or family either directly or through strategic collaborations.
Learning Organization
Fostering professional development, continuous quality improvement, and a culture of excellence and adaptability for ourselves and those we serve.
Integrity
Honoring and expecting ethical behavior of ourselves and others. STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS Growing and maintaining relationships with community-based organizations that are respected by their neighbors and peers, and culturally aligned with the populations they serve.
Inclusiveness
Building a staff that mirrors New York City itself, and encouraging and inspiring the organizations we support to provide quality services to all communities, in safe, accepting environments with staff who are supportive, welcoming and trustworthy.
Community Voice
Promoting civic engagement and an open exchange of communication to inform communities – empowering them to self-advocate for necessary resources for community development, growth, stability and greater self-sufficiency.