AGENCY TESTIMONY
Drop-in centers and street outreach services
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DYCD operates drop-in centers in each borough and provides street outreach services for runaway and homeless youth.
- Drop-in centers serve youth ages 14-24, providing basic needs, supportive services, and referrals
- At least one center in every borough is open 24/7
- Street outreach focuses on locations where young people congregate, offering on-the-spot information and referrals
- The goal of street outreach is to develop rapport with youth and connect them to services
Susan Haskell
1:21:24
Till programs are a longer term housing option that provide support as youth establish an independent life through education and career development, health services, and mental health care, counseling, and basic life skills training.
1:21:38
Our drop in centers in each borough serve youth ages 14 to 24, and our our 8 drop dycd drop in centers youth are provided basic needs such as food, clothing, supportive services, recreation, health and educational workshops, counseling and referrals to other services, including shelter as needed.
1:21:59
At least one center in every bureau is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week.
1:22:06
Street outreach focuses on locations in the city where young people tend to congregate, offering on the spot information and referrals.
1:22:14
The goal is to develop or rapport with youth and connect them to services, including shelter.