The purpose of LOVE146S supporting connecticuts transition-age youth into adulthood project is to strengthen economic empowerment, education, and employment services to transition-age youth (16-25) in…

The U.S. Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) awarded a $800,000 Project Grant under the Services for Trafficking Victims program (CFDA 16.320) to Love146, Inc., a non-profit organization in New Haven, Connecticut. The purpose of this 3-year grant, awarded on October 1, 2024, is to strengthen economic empowerment, education, and employment services for transition-age youth (16-25) in Connecticut who have experienced or are at risk of human trafficking. Key services include providing specialized, trauma-informed transitional support such as educational, vocational, financial aid, and scholarship assistance to prepare youth for post-secondary education and employment. The grant also supports addressing barriers to education and employment through transportation, childcare, and other essential services. Love146 will collaborate with local stakeholders, including adult education and workforce development partners, to increase access to economic empowerment opportunities and build capacity to support transition-age trafficking survivors.

The purpose of LOVE146S supporting connecticuts 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 connecticuts 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.