Supporting Connecticut's Transition-Age Youth into Adulthood through Economic Empowerment, Education, and Employment Services

The purpose of Love146’s “Supporting Connecticut’s Transition-Age Youth into Adulthood” project is to strengthen economic empowerment, education, and employment services to transition-age youth (16-25) in Connecticut who have experienced or are at risk of human trafficking through the delivery of specialized, trauma-informed transitional services and collaboration with local stakeholders. Transitional Services Specialists will provide educational, vocational, financial aid, and scholarship research and application assistance, supporting youth in preparing for and engaging in post-secondary education and employment. Youth will also be supported in addressing barriers to employment and education through the provision of transportation, childcare, basic needs, and other essential services. Love146 will collaborate with and train stakeholders in adult education, workforce development, and other local partners to increase access to economic empowerment opportunities and specialized services for transition-age youth. Love146 will also leverage existing services and participate in coalitions to build capacity to support youth and strengthen economic empowerment. Implementation of the Supporting Connecticut’s Transition-Age Youth into Adulthood Project will increase access and strengthen economic empowerment through the provision of specialized employment and education services, in collaboration with local stakeholders, resulting in increased safety, independence, self-sufficiency, and improved health and well-being among transition-age youth in Connecticut.