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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. 

Strategic Partnerships Toolkit  

This online toolkit is designed to support DYCD-funded nonprofits in youth and community work across New York City in building and strengthening strategic partnerships. To get the most out of it, we recommend starting with the embedded assessment to reflect on your current partnership practices and identify areas for growth. Then, explore our collection of training materials and graphic organizers to help plan, launch, and sustain effective collaborations. Be sure to browse the Resources tab for tools, templates, and case studies that can support your work. Finally, check out interviews with experienced program providers in the field for real-world insights and strategies you can apply to your own 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.

Work-Based Learning Toolkits

This Work-Based Learning Toolkit was developed to support the inclusion of high-quality Work-Based Learning activities in youth workforce development programs as they seek to implement a Career Pathways approach for the youth and young adults they serve.

DYCD Resource Guide & Online Directory

Over the past decade, DYCD has invested in buiding the capacity of nonprofits as a strategy for ensuring that youth and families receive high quality, effective services. By bring together practitioners, researchers and other experts to strengthen organizations and programs, DYCD has also contributed to broader learning and field building efforts.

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