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Our Mission

Careers at DYCD

Meet the Commissioner

DYCD History

Language Access

Interagency Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)

Our Mission


Our Mission

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish.

Vision Statement

DYCD strives to improve the quality of life of New Yorkers by collaborating with local organizations and investing in the talents and assets of our communities to help them develop, grow and thrive.