Care Fellows

The Care Fellowship program is designed to empower caregivers and care workers by equipping them with essential leadership skills to help build a caring majority — a movement mobilizing communities and families to reshape the collective narrative around care work. Through a diverse cohort of caregivers and care recipients, the fellowship offers in-depth training in organizing, communications, policy advocacy, and cultural change.

Each Fellow receives a one-time award of $1,500 in thanks 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 is 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.

Applications for the 2025 cohort are now closed— we hope you apply next year!

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis through February 28th, 2025, closing at noon, 12pm EST. The application process unfolds as follows: 

• Application Review – Applications are evaluated as they are received.
• Initial Notifications – Applicants will be notified via email of their application status, receiving denial notices or offers to advance to interviews.
• Interviews – If you’re chosen as a finalist,  you will be invited to participate in a 20-minute interview with a Caring Across Generations staff member.
• Final Decisions – Applicants will be notified via email about their acceptance status at the end of March.

*Please check your spam folder for any potential missed communications from our team

Can I apply if I am a paid family caregiver or care worker?

We welcome people who are paid family caregivers and folks that are getting paid to care for community members to apply for the fellowship! 

What if I’m not currently caring for someone?

We welcome people who have been caregivers in the past — former caregivers are encouraged to join the Care Fellowship!

What if I receive care?

Please join us! The Care Fellowship is for recipients of care!

I live in a state other than California, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, or New York — can I still participate in the Care Fellowship?

Unfortunately, we do not currently offer placements outside of California, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, or New York. However, we encourage you to check back next year and join our newsletter to stay updated on future opportunities and other ways to get involved.

Who do I contact if I have questions?

Reach out to the Care Fellowship team with your questions at fellowship@caringacross.org!

How many people are in each cohort?

The 2025 Care Fellowship will include 100 participants sectioned out into state cohorts of 10 to 30 participants each. 

When are the meetings?

Orientation – for all accepted 2025 Care Fellowship cohort fellows will be on 

April 17th, 2025 at 4 pm – 6 pm PT / 6 pm – 8 pm CT / 7 pm – 9 pm ET

All meetings are held from 5:30pm – 8pm local time, with breaks included via Zoom (an online meeting space) 

The dates for each session are as follows:

California

5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 6/17, 7/8, 7/22, 8/19 (3 hrs session) 

*With optional online social sessions each month 

Georgia

5/7, 5/21, 6/4, 6/18, 7/9, 7/23, 8/20 (3 hrs session) 

*With optional online social sessions each month 

Illinois

5/8, 5/22, 6/5, 6/24, 7/10, 7/24, 8/21 (3 hrs session) 

*With optional online social sessions each month 

Michigan

5/13, 5/27, 6/10, 6/25, 7/15, 7/29, 8/26 (3 hrs session) 

*With optional online social sessions each month 

New York

5/14, 5/28, 6/11, 6/26, 7/16, 7/30, 8/27 (3 hrs session) 

*With optional online social sessions each month 

Is this a paid opportunity? How much will we receive?

Each Fellow receives a one-time award of $1,500 in thanks for participation in the four-month program. 

Will there be any in-person events?

In-person events may become available throughout the course of the Care Fellowship. These events, put on by Caring Across Generations or our partners, are optional.