DYCD Connect

The evolution of DYCD’s family engagement work has helped us develop a common language to talk about our efforts, identify strengths, and share best practices to sustain and improve program quality. The Circles of Support: Family Engagement Framework is based on the idea that the best way to partner with families is by creating a circle of support that is mutually beneficial, built on trust, and embraces the notion that programs and families have a shared responsibility for participant success. DYCD programs embody this framework through three key strategies—Communication, Participation, and Partnerships.

Case Management Toolkit 

Case management is a journey alongside participants, where they are in charge of the process and you are there to provide guidance and support. Taking this journey together requires trust, communication, clear goals, and the ability to collaboratively problem-solve along the way.  

Case management can be described as the process of meeting, engaging, setting goals, and empowering our clients to grow and achieve their version of success.

discoverDYCD allows you to search and apply to DYCD-funded programs in multiple languages. Search by borough, neighborhood, or zip code, and discoverDYCD provides contact information, activities offered, and a mapping feature with navigation.

We hope you find discoverDYCD useful as you take advantage of the diverse resources and opportunities that New York City has to offer.

Watch the discoverDYCD instructional video

Download discoverDYCD User Guide