DC Action for Children and DC Alliance of Youth Advocates (DCAYA) recently merged to form an even stronger, independent voice for children and youth. We provide data analysis, policy solutions, and collective advocacy on critical issues facing our young people. We envision a District of Columbia where all kids, regardless of their race, family’s income, or zip code, have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
We are also the home of DC Kids Count, a data resource that tracks key indicators of child and youth well-being; Under 3 DC, a city-wide coalition advocating for families with infants and toddlers; and now home to the newly formalized DC Out-of-School Time Coalition, which is broad and diverse serving thousands of students across the District.