The Department of Youth and Community Development offers scholarships for the Family Development Credential (FDC) Program. It is a training program for social workers who work directly with the families and individuals who receive services from their organization.

There is also a FDC program for supervisors, managers, and directors.

The FDC program is open to staff at City Agencies, including but not limited to:

  • Administration for Children's Services (ACS)
  • Department for the Aging (NYC Aging)
  • Department of Homeless Services (DHS)
  • Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)
  • Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
  • Department of Probation (DOP)
  • Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)

The program is also open to staff within the 43 Neighborhood Development Areas.

Online

Learn about the Family Development Credential Program.

By Phone

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.