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>>

Field Guide to Best Practices in Youth Development >> Resources for Implementing Effective Out-of-School-Time Programs >> Training on Advancing Youth Development >> Latest Research on Out-of-School-Time Learning >> Adult and Family Education Programs >>

Trainings on Navigating Youth Culture for At-Risk Youth Populations >> Initiative to Support Juvenile Justice >>

The Word is Summer - Incorporating Literacy and Learning into Your Summer Program a mini-conference. Click here>> to register

Message from Ed Davies Regarding Summer 2013 Funding. Click Here>>

Executive Director, Ed Davies' Testimony before Council FY 14 Budget Hearing.  Click here>>

We are excited to announce the launch of the Center for Excellence in Youth Development.  Click here>> for more information.

Final Trust FY10 Audit. Click here>>
Statement from Executive Director Ed Davies regarding the FY10 Audit. Click here>>.
Responses and Corrective Action Plan (CAP)
related to the FY 2010 audit findings and recommendations Click here>>.

According to an article in the Washington Informer, black boys are the prime target for school-to-prison pipeline, here>>.  However understanding positive youth development can help interpret the "Street Code." For more information on Youth Development at its best practices, click here.

The Trust Seeks Grant Reviewers for FY13  Proposals. Here>>

Fiscal Year 2013  Click here>> for all Grant Opportunities

One City Summer Initiative 2013: What do you want to do this summer? Program registration and learn more about the online survey here>> 
– Findings for Summer 2012 Click here>

The Trust, American Graduate DC and the College Success Foundation release an analysis of DC dropout prevention organizations & youth services. Read More >>


21st Century Workforce Development Panel Workshop Dec. 5th.  Strategies, Tools and Techniques To Get You Hired - View the video from the conference here >>

DC YouthLink Initiative Review Click here to download.

The D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program recently awared nearly 300 new scholarships. Click here> for details.

Susie Cambria’s assessment of DC’s Out of School Time funding shows a 44% decrease in funding.  Click here>

The Trust partnered with George Washington University (GWU) to conduct a needs assessment and asset mapping of DC youth. Click here to download