Care Fellows

Launched in 2019, the Care Fellowship is a four-month leadership development program designed for caregivers and care recipients ready to shape the future of care. Fellows receive training in community organizing, strategic communications, policy advocacy, and cultural change to build collective power and fight for the care we all need and deserve.

This fully virtual program brings together a diverse cohort from California, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, and the rest of the United States to learn, connect, and take action. Through interactive workshops, participants gain tools to engage their communities, share their stories with decision-makers, use art and social media for change, and explore their own impact in the care movement.

What is included in the Fellowship?

Each Fellow receives a one-time award of $1,500 in appreciation for participation in the program. Fellows engage in a 60-hour learning experience, building skills in storytelling, organizing, policy advocacy, and cultural change while connecting with a supportive community of care advocates. This program offers an opportunity to learn, share, and collaborate with others who are committed to ensuring care is accessible, valued, and supported for all.

What Fellows Gain from the Program:

• Confidence in advocacy – Develop the skills to speak about care with elected officials, community members, and fellow advocates.
• Community organizing tools – Learn how to advocate for care through online and in-person efforts.
• Mentorship and guidance – Connect with policy, communication, digital, and campaign experts to deepen your impact.
• Creative storytelling and culture change strategies – Explore how storytelling, art, and culture can shift narratives and transform the way care is valued.
• A powerful, intergenerational network – Join a growing community of over 400 Care Fellows, including 100 current participants and 300+ alumni, many of whom are caregivers or care recipients.