"YDC: An Organization that Focuses on the Youth."

The Youth Development Commission provides resources and support to promote, enhance and expand programs that will lead to the positive development of children in Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park and Pontiac, Michigan.

Mission Statement

“The Youth Development Commission enhances the lives of children and youth, provides quality programs and services, and strengthens the skills of those who serve them.”

Who We Are

The Youth Development Commission is the recognized leader in the Detroit area for the best work in developing agencies that conduct the highest quality programs and services for children and youth.  We are a 501C3 non-profit intermediary organization, established and incorporated in March 1995

What We Do

Out-of-School Time (OST) ProgramsThe term “out-of-school time programs” (OST program) encompasses a wide range of program offerings that take place before school, after school, on weekends, during the summer and other school breaks.