Powering the ecosystem that powers young people.
YDRC convenes partners, strengthens organizational capacity, stewards shared data, and champions equitable policies and investments that strengthen youth development.
How Can We Support You?
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I want to improve program quality
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I am looking for youth program resources
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I need training for my staff
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I want to partner with this work
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I want to donate, volunteer, or help fund these programs
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I want to learn more about Upcoming Events
We serve as A:
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Bringing youth-serving organizations, funders, intermediaries, and policymakers together to align priorities and strengthen collaboration across the ecosystem.
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Strengthening organizations through coaching, learning communities, and continuous quality improvement.
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Helping organizations measure impact, improve practice, and advocate for sustained investment.
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Advocating for the conditions that support long-term youth development.
Ways We Work
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Equity Accelerator
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Acting with Data
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Training and Technical Assistance
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Convenings
Upcoming workshops
and events
Real Change for Youth and Communities
Impact On Young People
YDRC measures youth outcomes through the Holistic Student Assessment, identifying areas for continued growth such as trust, school bonding, and emotional regulation while demonstrating positive gains in key developmental skills among participating youth, including:
86%
POSITIVE CHANGE
In Critical Thinking
82%
POSITIVE CHANGE
In Action Orientation
81%
POSITIVE CHANGE
In Learning Interest
YDRC’s Network Is Growing
Our network includes hundreds of providers that are lifting up the benefits of youth development programming to improve youth outcomes.
210
Individuals*
Attended a YDRC training and convening
222
Organizations
Participated in at least one YDRC offering
43
organizations*
Deeply engaged in a learning community
*Data from Sept 2024-Sept 2025 (updated annually)
PROMOTE YOUR PROGRAMS
YDRC launched Discover Your Spark to highlight the importance of year-round, out-of-school-time resources and help parents and caregivers connect to local programs. Through DiscoverYourSpark.org, parents can search for afterschool and summer programs across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Email info@detroitydrc.org to be added to the Program Finder!
Please share DiscoverYourSpark.org and this flyer with parents looking for quality youth programs.
News & Insights
The latest updates from Youth Development Resource Center
What Our Network Is Saying