Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) was recently chosen by My Life My Choice to receive free consultation and training in the My Life My Choice Prevention Solution Model, aimed at preventing commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) among adolescent girls.
230 Years of Capacity Building, Community Engagement, and Sustainability
For 230 years, Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) has been a pioneer in the field of child welfare. Founded as the Charleston Orphan House in 1790, it was home to the state’s first kindergarten program. Through strong community engagement, creative capacity building, and innovative sustainability practices, South Carolina’s oldest continuously operating non-profit is a leader…
SC House of Representatives Recognizes CYDC 230 Year Anniversary
The South Carolina House of Representatives recognized Carolina Youth Development Center’s (CYDC) 230 year anniversary by approving H. 5563. The resolution, introduced by Representative Marvin Pendarvis (D) and Representative Sylleste Davis (R), commemorates the organization’s anniversary which takes place on October 18, 2020. “CYDC has been a strong presence in the Charleston community, serving our…
Freestyle Academy Provides Summer Fun Through Reading
Over the last 16 years, Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC), has partnered with The Children’s Defense Fund to offer the summer Freedom Schools® program on its North Charleston campus. The program is focused on providing enrichment for students through a model curriculum that supports children and families around five essential components: High-quality academic enrichment; Parent…
CYDC Wellness Program Launch!
This spring the Carolina Youth Development Center’s Wellness Committee, a committee made up of board members and CYDC staff, launched our first ever CYDC Wellness Program.
Carolina Youth Development Center Receives $5,000 Donation from Southwest
Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) recently received a $5,000 donation from Southwest Airlines, the internationally known airline carrier. Since 1985 Southwest Airlines has proudly hosted the LUV Classic Golf Tournament and Party, donating more than $18 million to children’s charities over the last 34 years. Due to COVID-19, Southwest made the difficult decision to cancel…
CYDC’s Response to COVID-19
The world is different but OUR PRIORITIES remain the same. For 230 years Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC)’s mission has been helping children and youth in our community reach their full potential. Our team of dedicated and passionate staff use evidence-based teaching methods, personal interactions and model healthy behavior and relationships to help our youth…
Cummins Inc. Awards Carolina Youth Development Center Community Development Grant
Charleston and surrounding communities will now have more access to programs that strengthen families thanks to a Cummins Community Development Grant awarded to Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC). The $55,000 grant will help CYDC to provide additional programs at CYDC’s Family Support Center. The center will provide the larger Charleston and surrounding communities with resources…
CYDC wins BECU’s 2019 People Helping People Award
On December 6, BECU announced its 2019 People Helping People Awards which recognized Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) as a Community Benefit Winner.