DYCD Community Connect

About

DYCD's Youth Connect is a resource and referral service for youth, families and community-based organizations (CBO) utilizing web-based strategies and confidential toll-free hotline. Youth Connect's mission is to increase access to and visibility of New York City's opportunities for young people by serving as a one-stop shop for all youth-related resources in NYC.

Services Provided

Employment

• Paid employment (e.g., competitive integrated employment)
• Work experience (e.g., volunteer, intern, apprentice, employment training programs)
• Youth and adult employment programs

Independent/Community Living

• Housing/Residential services (e.g., apartment, low-income housing)
• Recreation (e.g., parks, sports centers, arts, summer camps)
• Food security (e.g., food pantries)

Family Supports

• Educational resources for families

Education/Training

• Vocational training programs
• After-school programs

Other Services

• Advocacy

Supported Age Ranges

• School age (5-18)
• Young adult (18+)

Counties Served

• NEW YORK