The Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development (DYD) represents a historic investment in youth wellbeing and development, with a focus on young people and communities who have been impacted by structural racism, poverty, and criminalization.
YOUTH development
Investing in a growing network of youth development resources.
YOUTH DIVERSION
Expanding access to youth diversion and restorative justice.
YOUTH JUSTICE SUPPORTS
Improving collaborative support for system-impacted youth.
Know Your Rights: Information and Resources for Youth & Families
DYD Year 3 in Review
Check out DYD’s Year 3 in Review Zine as we reflect on the past year of growth and plan for the future. Read the zine here.
One on One with DYD
DYD Director David J. Carroll sat down with LA36’s Naibe Reynoso to discuss the transformative work underway at DYD to empower young people.