Youth Leadership Council - Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota - Rochester
810 3rd Avenue SW, Rochester, MN 55904
Eligibility
Current and former foster youth ages 16 - 24 who are residents of Goodhue, Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, and Wabasha counties
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(507)316-8273
Voice
Email[email protected]
Application process
Call; email
Fees
Donations accepted
Service area
Fillmore County, MN
Goodhue County, MN
Houston County, MN
Olmsted County, MN
Wabasha County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Plans quarterly projects to raise awareness of issues in the foster care system and advocates for youth currently in care. Purpose is to be a voice for former foster youth, promote and educate about the foster care system, and work for positive change. Focuses on:
- Advocacy: Youth meet with legislators, judges, attorneys and social workers to address needs and wants of youth in care
- Collaboration: Youth meet with other Youth Leadership Councils from around the state to discuss and plan ways to make a change in systems and provide greater community awareness
- Community Development: Youth plan community events to celebrate foster youth and raise awareness of the foster care system and what life is like as a youth in care
- Leadership: Youth meet weekly to dscuss and plan projects and upcoming events related to foster care awareness and advocacy
Last Assured
09/08/2025
Providing organization
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota - Rochester
Provides children and families with safe, stable homes; people with disabilities access to social services; and services for older adults