Helping Their Peers Become Independent Adults
LSS Young Voices is a youth-led statewide group bringing motivated VOICES (Vision, Opportunities, Ideas, Creativity, Enthusiasm, and Support) to those in foster homes, placements, or independent living.
The group helps peers become independent adults who can successfully educate others about the child welfare system and take an active role in making life better for themselves and others while in state care.
Get Involved
Young Voices is for young adults wanting to be heard and advocate for others. A member of Young Voices actively:
- Advocates for and supports other youth.
- Educates legislators, foster parents, the public, Child Protective Services, the juvenile justice system, and other placement resources about the youth perspective.
- Plans, leads, and participates in teen conferences and workshops.
- Builds positive relationships with youth around the state.
- Gains life skills necessary to become an independent adult.
- Shares ideas and develops new methods of creating a positive image.
