Engage in leadership, advocacy, and personal development with Foster Success L.E.A.D.!

What is L.E.A.D.?

• L.E.A.D. stands for Leadership, Engagement, Advocacy, and Development 
• Monthly leadership training focused on developing the skills of young people in the areas of advocacy, policy, public speaking, strategic sharing, and more
• L.E.A.D. Ambassadors: A group of trained young people who can be called upon at any moment to advocate, lead, and engage stakeholders across the state of Indiana and nationally

What participants get from joining L.E.A.D.?

• Learn how government works
• Develop the skills to engage within their communities & with stakeholders
• Have an ongoing outlet for connecting with peers
• Have an ongoing outlet for staying up to date on state & national policies that affect those with foster care experience

Participants

• L.E.A.D. training is open to any young person 14+ who has experienced foster care in Indiana
• Ambassadors must be 18+ due to travel in and outside the state

L.E.A.D. trainings include:

• Once Monthly Leadership Meeting for 1 to 1.5 hours
• Topics informed by the participants
• Leadership sessions will be facilitated by a variety of guest speakers