The City of Los Angeles has consolidated four City departments—the Youth Development Department, Economic and Workforce Development Department, the Department of Aging and the Community Investment for Families Department- into a new Community Investment Department (CID). The consolidation is designed to make City services more coordinated, easier to access, and more responsive to the needs of Angelenos.
CID will provide a seamless, integrated system of support spanning youth development, workforce and economic development, housing stability, and small business assistance. By aligning human services with economic opportunity, the City aims to reduce poverty, promote inclusive growth, support job creation, and deliver meaningful outcomes for individuals and families.
“The consolidation of these four critical departments will strengthen our ability to improve service delivery and empower Los Angeles families,” said Abigail Marquez, the General Manager of the Community Investment Department. “This reorganization is a major step toward a more coordinated, accessible, and effective system of City services.”
Key features of the new department include a universal intake system to simplify access to programs, shared data systems to improve service delivery and outcomes, streamlined contracting for nonprofit partners, and neighborhood-based Opportunity Centers offering wraparound services. Together, these reforms will help residents navigate City services more easily while improving efficiency and impact.
The Community Investment Department will continue the essential work of each consolidated department while integrating programs under a unified structure. In the coming months, the City will focus on thoughtful implementation to ensure uninterrupted delivery of critical services as the departments transition into a single, integrated system.
City leadership emphasized that the consolidation builds on successful past reorganizations and reflects a long-term commitment to human-centered governance and equitable community investment.
“This transition positions us to respond more effectively to community needs and deliver lasting impact for families across Los Angeles,” Marquez added.
The Community Investment Department represents a new chapter in the City’s approach to service delivery—one that prioritizes coordination, equity, and opportunity for all Angelenos.