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On Friday, July 4, 2025, the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) and the American Job Center locations will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Please be advised, if you receive unemployment insurance benefits, payments may be delayed due to the DOES and American Job Center locations closure. We will be available to assist you in-person or by telephone on all other weekdays. Thank you.

 

Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program - Host Site Information (Employers)

MBSYEP Employer Information (For Employers Only)

Important Documents 

Other Information

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the appropriate DOES Sector Liaison:

Name Sector Phone Email
R. Ricky Goings Private Sector Liaison 202-698-6297 [email protected]
Stephanie Bussey-Reeder Community-Based Organizations (A-J) Liaison 202-698-4961 [email protected]
Myra Deloatch Community-Based Organizations (K-Z) Liaison 202-664-5789 [email protected]
Jameah Peters Government
(includes all Federal & District Government Agencies)
202-519-3330 [email protected]
Jameah Peters Grants Liaison 202-519-3330 [email protected]
Alexis Foo Contracts (HCA) Liaison 202-741-5871 [email protected]
Gary Mercer Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Liaison 202-671-2768 [email protected]
Samuel Moore Schools Liaison
(includes all public, private and charter school)
202-698-4797 [email protected]
Shirley Nelson Youth Advocate Lead 202-698-5399 [email protected]
Dominique Fitzgerald Youth Advocate 202-710-6675 [email protected] 

 

Service Contact: 
Office of Youth Services
Contact Email: 
Contact Phone: 
(202) 698-3492
Contact Fax: 
(202) 698-5693
Contact TTY: 
711
Contact Suite #: 
2nd Floor
Office Hours: 
Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm