Practical Support for Youth-Serving Organizations

Our work strengthens the individual and collective impact on youth by giving the youth providers the tools they need to increase program quality and produce measurable results.

What We Offer

  • Equity Accelerator

    The 2025 Equity Accelerator for Youth Development (EAYD) cohort is an eight-month (Oct-May) leadership experience designed for BIPOC program leaders (directors, managers, coordinators, etc.) in youth-serving nonprofits.

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  • Acting with Data

    Acting with Data is the YDRC’s signature learning community designed to help youth development teams reach the highest level of quality and impact for the youth they serve.

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YDRC Spring Summit

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May 7, 2026
Mary Grove Conservancy
Come join 200+ youth development ecosystem leaders.

Workshops & Events

  • Training and Technical Assistance

    Hands-on workshops that strengthen the skills of adults supporting youth, with practical strategies, shared learning, and a focus on real impact.

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  • Convenings

    Meaningful gatherings where youth advocates and community leaders connect, collaborate, and build relationships that power stronger support for Detroit’s youth

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What Our Network Is Saying

  • "Their attention to detail and commitment" to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others.

    —Workshop Participant

  • "Creative, reliable, and genuinely passionate about what they do."

    —Network Participant

  • "A professional team that delivers on their promises."

    —Workshop Participant

Who are these for

Our Training and Technical Assistance and Convenings are designed for individuals and organizations committed to supporting young people through high-quality, community-centered out-of-school time experiences.

New OST Professionals

Those just starting out in out-of-school time work who want guidance, foundational skills, and a supportive community as they grow.

Established Organizations

Experienced OST programs and youth-serving organizations looking to deepen impact, strengthen practice, and stay connected to emerging strategies and resources.

Partners & Collaborators

Community partners, funders, educators, and organizations interested in collaboration, shared learning, and building a stronger youth development ecosystem in Detroit.