Runaway & Homeless Youth

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Runaway and Homeless Youth

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) funds services for Runaway & Homeless Youth that include Drop-in Centers, Crisis Services Programs, Transitional Independent Living programs, and Street Outreach Services.


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RHY Transitional Living programs

Transitional Independent Living (TIL)

TIL programs support youth, ages 16 through 24, experiencing homelessness with longer-term residential services.

Crisis Services Programs

Young people in need of emergency shelter or temporary residential services are supported in RHY and HYA Crisis Services Programs.

Borough-Based Drop-In Centers

Drop-In-Centers provide youth up to the age of 24 and their families with referrals to relevant services and essentials like food, clothing, referral to shelter as well as access to counseling and supports.

Street Outreach

Provides Street Outreach services including food, clothing and other resources to runaway and homeless youth throughout all five boroughs in New York City.