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Chancellor Klein Announces Schools Closure Tomorrow Due to anticipated inclement weather conditions, all New York City public schools will be closed tomorrow, February 10, 2010. All after-school activities, PSAL events, and all other events taking place in school buildings will also be cancelled. While travel conditions to school in the morning may not be difficult, the weather is expected to worsen as the day progresses, complicating dismissal. We are making this decision today to give parents as much time as possible to make alternative plans for tomorrow. Visit the Department of Education
Request for Proposals Alert: Out-of-School Youth (OSY) Workforce Development Programs
*New Deadline: February 12,
2010* DYCD
is seeking qualified organizations to provide services to out-of-school youth to
be funded by the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA). The purpose of OSY
workforce development programs is to provide out-of-school youth with the skills
necessary to build a successful career. DYCD aims to fund an integrated
services model that embraces a holistic approach by addressing the educational,
employment, and social service needs of youth participants.
DYCD IS PLEASED TO PRESENT THE 2009 INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL ON YOUTH (ICC) ANNUAL REPORT The ICC annual report summarizes the Council’s activities during the past fiscal year and showcases the important work of members who work collaboratively to address the myriad of issues facing young people. The ICC Annual Report for 2009, highlights include: "A Parent’s Guide - Understanding the Maze: If Your Child Has Contact with the Law” and “the Youth Behavioral Challenges Subcommittee Report." Download the 2009 Report (in PDF) Learn more
LOW-WAGE IMMIGRANT WORKER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DYCD is announcing the organizations determined eligible to receive
an award under the $1.2 million Low-Wage Immigrant Worker Employment Services
initiative. Funded through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds, the initiative will help
first-generation immigrants increase their employment skills, better understand
their fundamental rights as workers and immigrants, and become familiar with the
American workplace. They will also provide technical assistance to 17
DYCD-funded English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs whose
contracts have been amended to provide job-readiness services using ARRA
funding. Services will be located in communities identified as having the
greatest concentration of low-wage immigrant workers. The new
programs will begin on January 13, 2010 and end on September 30, 2010. See the organizations determined eligible for an award
CORNERSTONE PROGRAMS BEGIN JANUARY 4, 2010 Through the Cornerstone Initiative, 25 CBOs are operating programs for youth and adults at 25 New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Community Centers across New York City. Learn More
FIFTH ANNUAL DYCD SKATE DAY On December 30, more than 250 children from DYCD’s Out-of-School Time (OST), Beacon Community Center and Teen ACTION initiatives took to the ice at The Pond at Bryant Park. Skate Day is a fun reminder that DYCD programs operate after school, throughout the summer and during school holidays, including the winter break. View the photos
DYCD FISCAL MANUAL FOR FY2010 IS NOW AVAILABLE ON-LINE! The revised DYCD Fiscal Manual for FY2010 is now available on-line. Among the revisions for FY2010: the threshold for small purchase competitive bidding has been raised from $2,500 to $5,000. No bids are required for purchases up to $5,000. Download the 2010 Fiscal Manual
“Fresh Start Kits” for Vulnerable Youth In recognition of November being National Runaway Prevention Month, DYCD
is assembling “Fresh Start Kits” containing personal hygiene items to help runaway and homeless youth maintain their dignity in the face of significant challenges.
DYCD continues to seek donations; New Yorkers can call the Youth Connect hotline at (800) 246-4646 if they are interested in making a donation or know of a potential partner. Read the release
NEW YORK CITY RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH SERVICES 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. Watch the video
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) 2009 Annual Summary In 2009, DYCD enrolled 52,255 participants with placements at 8,688 worksites. Funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) restored and created additional SYEP jobs, resulting in the largest summer program in over ten years. Read SYEP 2009 Annual Summary (in PDF) Learn more about SYEP
HELP WANTED: NYC's 100 Best Communities for Young People Application New York City has twice been named one of America’s 100 Best Communities for Young People by
America’s Promise. For future 100 Best competitions, America’s Promise will be judging communities based in part on the number of Promise Places located there. Promise Places are local organizations that are providing young people with caring adults, safe places, a healthy start, an effective education, and opportunities to help others. Promise Places will receive recognition materials, be featured on the Alliance's website and in the Alliance's weekly newsletter, and will serve as models for other local organizations across the country.
Please take a few minutes to register your organization as a
Promise Place.
Prequalification (PQL) for New York City Council Discretionary Funding Any organization applying to the New York City Council to receive one or more discretionary award(s) totaling more than $10,000 must be Prequalified. DYCD administers the Prequalification (PQL) process for City Council Discretionary funding on behalf of the City, under the guidance of the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services. Learn more Download forms
Protect Yourself During Flu Season New Yorkers are encouraged to protect themselves and their loved ones by getting flu shots or flu mist for H1N1 and seasonal flu. Learn more - visit nyc.gov/flu
DYCD Highlights
Learn about Family Planning Benefit
Program (FPBP)
A free and
completely confidential New York State program that provides family planning services to teens, women and men who meet certain income and residency requirements. Visit
the site
Census 2010
Census Day is April 1,
2010. In March you will receive a form in the mail. Fill it out and mail it back immediately. It’s easy and confidential. Learn more
Volunteer
Interested in volunteering? The Mayor's Volunteer Center can find you the right cause. Learn more
A New Way to Learn
English on TV
We Are New York is a new TV show for people learning
English. You will see stories of hope, love, family and friends. And you
will learn the English you need to make it in New York City. Learn
more
ACCESS NYC - Benefit Information Screen your
family for up to 35 City, State, and Federal health and human service
benefit programs. In addition to screening, you can learn about the
programs, how to apply, where to go, and even print filled in
applications
. Visit
www.nyc.gov/accessnyc
Learn about your Community Board
The Community Assistance Unit provides information on all New York City Community Boards. Visit the site
Register to Vote
Register to vote in the next election. Learn more
Locate City Services using NYCityMap
Use NYCityMap to find information on transportation, education, public safety, resident services, neighborhood information, and City life. Visit the site
Choosing a Good Day Care Program
The Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene offers tips, referrals, health advisories, and more. Learn more
To protect children from falls, the Health Department urges New Yorkers to make sure window guards are in place. For more information about approved window guards call 311. Learn
more
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