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Cornerstone Programs

Learning and support programs for kids and adults

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NYCHA residents

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Youth (10+)

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What this program is

Cornerstone Programs offer NYCHA residents opportunities for fun, learning, and support. Programs are located at 99 NYCHA Community Centers throughout the five boroughs.

Who can get it

Cornerstone Programs are available to NYCHA residents who are Kindergarten-age or older.

Heads up

Programs are free and available to young people and adults.
Typical programs for youth and adults include:
General Education Diploma (GED) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes
High school and college prep
Creative and performance arts
Workforce development and referrals
Family relationship workshops
Cultural and recreational activities
Healthy living workshops
Parenting skills
Computer access and training
Tenant education and advocacy
Enrollment for summer programs is every April.
Enrollment for school-year programs for elementary-age youth is between August and September.

How to apply

You can use Discover DYCD to find programs in your area and apply. To get started:

Go to the Discover DYCD website (https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/programme-public).
Select "Community Services" and click "Search".
Type "Cornerstone" into the "Keyword Search" box.
Find programs in your area by entering your zip code, neighborhood, or borough, and clicking "Search".

Online

You can use Discover DYCD to find programs in your area. To get started:

Go to the Discover DYCD website (https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/programme-public).
Select "Community Services" and click "Search".
Type "Cornerstone" into the "Keyword Search" box.
Find programs in your area by entering your zip code, neighborhood, or borough, and clicking "Search".

Get help

800-246-4646

Call DYCD Community Connect at 800-246-4646 if you have questions about Cornerstone programs.
Visit the Cornerstone Programs website (http://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/after-school/cornerstone.page) for more information.

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Visit the Cornerstone Programs website (http://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/after-school/cornerstone.page) for more information.

Places to get help (87)

Authoritative city directories list these locations as delivering this program.

Albany
164 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn · Brooklyn
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Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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Astoria
4-05 Astoria Boulevard, Astoria · Queens
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This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 85% confidence
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Atlantic Terminal Site 4b
501 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn · Brooklyn
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Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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August Martin High School
156-10 Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica · Queens
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This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 85% confidence
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Bayview
5955 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn · Brooklyn
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This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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Bergen Basin Community Development Corporation Dba Millenniu
114 Taylor Street, Brooklyn · Brooklyn
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This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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Breukelen
715 East 105 Street, Brooklyn · Brooklyn
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This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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Bronx River
1619 East 174 Street, Bronx · Bronx
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This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 85% confidence
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Brooklyn Bureau Of Community Service
137 Belmont Avenue, Brooklyn · Brooklyn
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This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 80% confidence
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Butler
1368 Webster Avenue, Bronx · Bronx
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This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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Campos Plaza II
611 East 13 Street, New York · Manhattan
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This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
How we verified this
Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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Carey Gardens
2315 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn · Brooklyn
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This program is delivered here
Verified against city directories · confirmed 10/21/2026
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Matched by program identifier crosswalk · 100% confidence
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Source and last updated

Source: NYC Benefits Platform (kvhd-5fmu) View dataset
Agency: NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD)
Updated: Source: May 12, 2022 · Synced August 18, 2026

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Source record ID: P077en · N/A

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