
The Trust is the new administrator for the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program. Click here for more information.
Positive Youth Development and the Street Code Read about Thandor Miller's approach to Navigating Youth Culture in The Washington Post.
The Trust is pleased to offer youth development trainings to individual community-based organizations, government agencies and stakeholder groups in the District. Click here for more information.
Project My Time Resource Documents Click here for a summary of PMT research, reports, and supporting documents.
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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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In partnership with the Children’s Aid Society, the Trust provides a unique program that comprehensively aims to prevent teen pregnancy. More>> |
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