The Trust announces the availability of a funding opportunity and invites qualified applicants to submit proposals to provide high quality summer programs to children and youth ages 5 – 24 in the District of Columbia during Fiscal Year 2012. Click here to download the RFP
The Trust in partnership with the Department of Mental Health (DMH) announces the availability of a funding opportunity under the DMH Capitol Cares Initiative. Click here to download the RFP
The Trust in partnership with the District Department of the Environment (DDOE) announces the availability of a funding opportunity for the “healthy homes” initiative. Click here to download the RFP
The Trust is seeking individuals to review grant proposals for the 2012 Summer Grant Competition. Click here> for more details.
D.C. Out-of-School time programs tackle Outcome measures- Youth Development Outcomes Pilot Study by the Urban Institute
The D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program visit http://www.dcscholarships.org/ for details.
WAMU Commentary by Ellen London, President & CEO - Saving Children’s Summer Programs - Read more>
Washington Post Commentary: Businesses can help keep summer camps open - Read more>
Positive Youth Development and the Street Code Read about Thandor Miller's approach to Navigating Youth Culture in The Washington Post. For more information on Youth Development at its best practices, click here.
Click here> for informative resources that will provide you with tools for bettering your program and service to youth.
The Trust has released our 2009 Annual Report. Click here to download your copy.
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The DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation is the primary resource for developing partnerships that expand and improve services and opportunities for children and youth in the District of Columbia, especially during their time out of school. The partnerships include public schools, city agencies, and employers, including non-profit providers. Since its inception in 1999, the Trust has provided grants, technical assistance, youth worker training, capacity building, learning opportunities, convenings, and policy support in the District. MORE>>
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Find nearly 100 best practices in out-of-school time programming and 600+ indicators that illustrate these practices in day-to-day operations. More>> |
Part of the DC BEST initiative, the Trust offers regular trainings on issues surrounding youth culture and gang culture, particularly for at-risk youth populations. More>> |
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The Trust is the go-to source for resources and guidance on implementing effective out-of-school time programs for youth. More>> |
The Citywide Coordinating Council for Youth Violence Prevention brings the entire community together to prevent youth involvement in violence and gang and crew activity. More>> |
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Part of the DC BEST initiative, the Trust offers a 30-hour interactive training that introduces youth workers to the principles and best practices of youth development. More>> |
In partnership with the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, the Trust has launched two “lead entities” to spearhead community-wide efforts to help formerly incarcerated youth transition successfully to adulthood. More>> |
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Keep up to date with the latest reports and evaluations in the national field of OST. More>> |
The Trust recognizes the importance of parents’ success, too! Across the District, parents can improve their reading skills through adult literacy programs. More>> |
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