As you can see from our website re-design, DCLY has been busy with several exciting projects.  We are just finishing our Handbook, which will be a resource for parents in the DC area as they navigate the school system, afterschool programs, and the juvenile justice system. When it's printed, you'll be able to find a digital copy of the Handbook here. The Handbook will be available in June; please look out for an invitation to our Handbook Launch Luncheon and Launch Party. In addition, DCLY has kicked off its year-long grant project, the Youth Justice Project, through which we'll be working for juvenile justice reform.  Learn more about the Youth Justice Project here.

DCLY has also made several additions to its Board of Directors and staff. This spring Molly Gaston, Regina Leslie and Laurren Walker each joined DCLY's Board of Directors. Molly is an attorney on Capitol Hill, Regina is the Director for Education Programs for Capitol Partners for Education, and Laurren is a special education teacher at Anacostia High School. DCLY also recently hired Na'ilah Amaru to serve as Policy Coordinator for our Youth Justice Project. Na'ilah brings a wealth of non-profit and policy experience to DCLY and has an incredible passion for juvenile justice issues in the District. We are very excited to add new staff and new members to our Board, each of whom brings great enthusiasm and diverse skill sets to DCLY!

We couldn't be doing any of this work or accomplish our goals without the support of community members like you.  To get involved by volunteering with DCLY, please fill out this form, or you can donate here. Thank you!

And check out this blog space for more developments in the future!