To support a fellowship program for a recent college graduate that offers experience with hands-on policy work in the areas of juvenile justice, foster care, mental health, and education. The fellow is given opportunities to testify before the Connecticut General Assembly, serve as lead author and media contact on a Voices report, speak at a public forum, propose and assist in the drafting of legislation, represent Voices at meetings with high-level administrators, legislators and other advocates, and interview experts and system-involved youth. The fellows are trained to be life-long advocates and leaders.
