Cornerstone Youth Programs - DYCD

Department of Youth & Community Development


After School

After School
Family Support
Immigrant Services
Jobs & Internships
Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS)
Reading & Writing
Runaway & Homeless Youth

After School

Family Support

Immigrant Services

Jobs & Internships

Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS)

Reading & Writing

Runaway & Homeless Youth


Cornerstone Youth Programs

Cornerstone youth programs are designed to provide engaging, high-quality youth services in partnership with NYCHA and our strong network of nonprofit providers across the City.

Typical youth programs include:

Academic Supports

Life Skills / Interpersonal Skill Development

Healthy Living

High School and College Prep

Project-Based Activities

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Creative and Performance Arts

Entrepreneurship

Youth Councils

Enrollment Dates

Summer Program Enrollment: Early Spring

School Year Enrollment: Elementary Aug-Sept (all others, year-round)

Program Requirements

Ages 5—21