Department of Youth Development Launches Regional Youth Development Networks 

Los Angeles, CA — The Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development (DYD) is proud to announce the launch of regional Youth Development Networks!

Youth development helps young people develop the skills, knowledge, and support they need to reach their full potential, navigate challenges, and contribute positively to their communities. We know that when a young person has access to youth development resources in their community, they are more likely to do well in school, avoid justice system involvement, and develop life skills that set them up for success in adulthood. 

Youth Development Networks are designed to create an ecosystem of resources for young people where they live so they can thrive and contribute positively to their communities. This support goes beyond academics to encompass socio-emotional well-being, personal growth, and career readiness. 

DYD’s initial investments in 34 community-based organizations in the Antelope Valley, East Los Angeles, Long Beach, the San Fernando Valley, and South Central Los Angeles are the building blocks for a comprehensive system of care that nurtures the potential of youth in Los Angeles County. 

Through strategic regional investments in community-based youth development services, the Department of Youth Development aims to ensure every young person has fair and equitable access to these essential resources.  

To learn more about Youth Development Networks and our partners, please visit: https://dyd.lacounty.gov/development/.

To connect with Youth Development Network services in your region, please send us an email. 

Antelope Valley: AV-YDN@dyd.lacounty.gov 

East LA: ELA-YDN@dyd.lacounty.gov 

Long Beach: LB-YDN@dyd.lacounty.gov 

San Fernando Valley: SFV-YDN@dyd.lacounty.gov 

South Central LA: SCLA-YDN@dyd.lacounty.gov

For more information about the Department of Youth Development, including a visual of our continuum of youth development services, visit our website.

About the Department of Youth Development 

The Department of Youth Development supports the development of young people in Los Angeles County by coordinating and building capacity for a wide range of youth development services, opportunities, supports, and other care-first efforts with a goal of equitably reducing youth justice system involvement.