Human Services News

National Women's Law Center:

Applications for the 2008 fellowships are due May 15.

The NWLC Progressive Leadership and Advocacy Network (PLAN) program connects and supports a diverse group of emerging advocacy leaders working to effect positive change for low-income women and their families.

Each year, 20 emerging policy and advocacy leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to working in a professional capacity to improve the lives of low-income women are selected, on a competitive basis, to become PLAN fellows.

The PLAN fellowship experience helps participants become more effective advocates by strengthening their leadership and advocacy skills, in-depth policy knowledge, and networks of connection in the field.

At the heart of the PLAN fellowship is the Fall Institute, an intensive four-day leadership and policy institute for new fellows.

The Fall Institute features creative leadership, policy, and advocacy training facilitated by successful leaders and skilled trainers.

The 2008 Fall Institute will be held October 15-18.

NWLC is available to provide individualized technical assistance to PLAN fellows and PLAN fellows collaborate with NWLC on relevant policy and advocacy initiatives.

Each Spring, all PLAN members are invited to attend the annual PLAN Spring Institute in Washington, D.C., where the PLAN network convenes to discuss key state and federal initiatives, explore additional professional development topics, and connect with the growing network of PLAN members.

NWLC has a particular interest in applicants working on health care reform, reproductive rights, and women's access to comprehensive, affordable, high-quality health care; child care and early education; gender equity in education, dropout prevention, and career and technical education; as well as economic issues affecting women and their families.