Runaway and Homeless Youth

Department of Youth and Community Development - Serving New York City Youth, Families & Communities

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DYCD funds programs to protect runaway and homeless youth and, whenever possible, reunite them with their families. We are committed to providing these young people with the resources they need to get off the streets and stabilize their lives. DYCD offers specialized programming for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth, pregnant and parenting youth, and sexually-exploited youth.

NEW YORK CITY RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH SERVICES

November is National Runaway Prevention Month. DYCD is pleased to premiere a new Public Service Announcement, highlighting New York City’s continuum of care for Runaway and Homeless Youth including Street Outreach, borough-based Drop-In Centers, Crisis Shelter and Transitional Independent Living programs

Street Outreach and Referral Services
Provide vehicle-based outreach services to young people in need.

Borough-Based Drop-In Centers
Provide young people and their families with access to counseling, support, and referrals to relevant services.

Crisis Shelters
Offer young people safe and welcoming temporary shelter.

Transitional Independent Living
Provide homeless youth (ages 16-20) with longer-term shelter, in addition to the training and support they need to establish an independent life.

Youth Connect
An information and referral services with hotline and online features focused on connecting youth to resources that include education services, training programs and employment opportunities.

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NEW YORK CITY COMMISSION FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUESTIONING (LGBTQ) RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH

JUNE 10, 2010
Mayor Bloomberg Receives Final Report and Recommendations from the City's Commission of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Runaway and Homeless Youth.

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