NEWSLETTERS
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Past Newsletters
2024
February 2024
As we step into a new season of growth and collaboration, I am happy to share the filling of two crucial positions: DYD’s Branch Directors, opportunities to engage…
2023
December 2023
I am incredibly grateful that the DYD team had the privilege of closing out the year and starting the holiday season with the inaugural Department of Youth Development Summit…
July 2023
The Department of Youth Development (DYD) is excited to celebrate its one-year anniversary! DYD launched on July 1, 2022 to support the development of young…
July 2023
The Department of Youth Development (DYD) is excited to celebrate its one-year anniversary! DYD launched on July 1, 2022 to support the development of young…
July 2023
The Department of Youth Development (DYD) is excited to celebrate its one-year anniversary! DYD launched on July 1, 2022 to support the development of young…
March 2023
We are excited to announce the launch of the Credible Messenger Pilot Program! This week, a team of sixteen Credible Messengers will begin providing…
October 2023
It has been a busy autumn for the Department of Youth Development
(DYD) and we are so looking forward to sharing space with many of you…
June 2023
I’m writing to you today to extend a warm invitation on behalf of the Department of Youth Development to join us for our upcoming Policy Priorities Listening…
February 2023
My work with the Department of Youth Development (DYD) begins at a crucial time as we mourn the loss of Tyre Nichols, Takar Smith, Keenan Anderson, and…
September 2023
Happy Fall! Earlier this month, our partners at the SEED School of Los
Angeles County (SEED LA) launched their second year of operation. SEED…
May 2023
I write to you today with a heavy heart as we remember the life of Bryan Diaz, who tragically passed away at Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall earlier this month. Our…
January 2023
I hope you’ve all had a good start to the new year. Before looking ahead, I want to share some holiday cheer from 2022. Our team was honored to be able to…
August 2023
This summer, DYD continued expanding the department’s infrastructure, bringing on additional staff, building out reentry efforts such as the Credible Messenger…
April 2023
Happy Spring! This has been a season of growth for our team and our work together. In March, the Board of Supervisors passed three motions…
2022
December 2022
As this year comes to a close, we are deeply thankful to have the opportunity to support youth in LA County and to be in community with all of you. We…
August 2022
July was a great beginning for the Department of Youth Development!
It has been so energizing to see such a talented, committed group…
It has been so energizing to see such a talented, committed group…
October 2022
Thank you to everyone who joined our Town Hall last month to provide thoughtful input on the experience and
characteristics the County should…
characteristics the County should…
July 2022
Welcome to the Department of Youth Development! I’m so excited to share that the Department of Youth Development is now a reality. The staff is in place…
September 2022
It’s been a busy summer here in the Department of Youth Development. As we look to expand the reach of the County’s youth diversion and…