Summer Rising 2026
Summer Rising is free and available to all NYC students in grades K-8. Students in Summer Rising will have access to both academic and enrichment programming over the course of the day, including field trips, arts activities, and outdoor recreation.
The 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is the nation’s largest youth employment program, connecting NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experience each summer.
The annual NYC Youth Count conducted to obtain information on the real housing experiences of youth and young adults will take place March 11,12,13 and14. Learn more about Youth Count
The DYCD 2025 Annual Report is here!
A year of bold impact, youth energy, and community wins across NYC!
NYC is Expanding After-school Programming
After-school is critical to a youth’s growth and development and supports learning, builds skills, and overall well-being.
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
Call 311 or visit vote.nyc to register to vote.
NYC Open Data
Access more than 1,400 NYC data sets for free, at any time via the NYC Open Data portal.
Early Voting
Select sites across all 5 boroughs will offer early voting. 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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