Youth Summit Leadership Fellows Application

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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

First & Last Name *

Email address *

Cell Phone # *

Age *

Zip code *

For the following questions, there is no exact word count requirement. We encourage you to use as many words and sentences to fully answer the question and anticipate your answers will be anywhere from 50 - 250 words per question.

Why do you want to be a Youth Summit Leadership Fellow? *

Describe a challenge you've overcome, and what you believe helped you overcome it. *

What is a challenge you want to see changed in your community or for youth like you? Explain why. *

Have you or your family been involved in any of the following programs/services? Check all that apply. *NOTE: All answers are confidential, and we have a preference for individuals impacted by these systems as they have direct experience with how these systems and programs work and can be improved. *

Department of Child Services

Foster Care

Medicaid/Medicare

Juvenile Justice

Food Stamps

Mental Health Services

Job Training

Disability Services (including special education)

Other:

Required

Describe how would you like to contribute to your community or support youth like you. *

What are your strengths, and what do you want to be better at? *

Is there anything else you'd like the selection committee to know when considering if you should earn this leadership fellowship?

OPTIONAL - Letter of Recommendation

Have someone write a letter of recommendation describing your strengths and why you would be a good fit to join this fellowship program. Letters of recommendation should be sent to Lauren.Marie.Hall44@gmail.com; they are due when applications are due: by midnight Sunday 8/9.

OPTIONAL - Video Introduction & Your Why

Create a video introducing yourself and describing your "why"/your reason for wanting to be a Youth Summit Leadership Fellow. Send your video to Lauren.Marie.Hall44@gmail.com by midnight Sunday 8/9.

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