Through a virtual eight-week development program with diverse youth (ages 14 - 23) from across the state, you will learn how to effectively share your story and ideas about how to improve state programs and services so that youth and families access what they need and thrive. This training will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to describe the unique strengths and challenges you and your communities face, and it will help you to advocate/ask for positive change. As a fellow, you will play an important role in creating a better Indiana for all. At the 10/23 Summit, you will talk with policy-makers and program directors about how to make positive change for you/your community.
As a fellow, you will earn a $300 stipend, as long as you fulfill the fellowship requirements:
1) Co-host and participate in the Friday, October 23rd virtual summit
2) Attend twice-weekly virtual meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning August 25th and ending October 15. This includes all of the following dates:
Tuesdays: 8/25, 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13
Thursdays: 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/25, 10/1,10/8, 10/15
*you must attend at least 75% (12/16 total meetings) to earn the $300 stipend
3) Respond to all fellowship communication emails/texts/calls within 48 hours
This fellowship is hosted by the Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana (
www.in.gov/children) & led by VOICES (
voicescorp.org). Ultimately, this fellowship helps the Commission on Improving the Status of Children move forward its vision for creating more responsive, equitable, and healing-centered state programs and services:
Vision for Family and Youth Engagement in State Systems
• Youth and family are involved in all aspects of systems, including planning, budgeting, and evaluating services.
• Systems are transparent and accountable to the families and youth they serve.
• Systems are trauma-informed and promote healing, resilience, and strength
• Systems recognize that families are the experts on their own lives and value families’ voices.
• Families and youth know how to approach legislators and participate in the policy process
*Need help completing this application? Have questions? Email:
Lauren.Marie.Hall44@gmail.com