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The Care Fellowship unites caregivers and care recipients in a 4-month journey of learning and community building. Fellows share lived experiences, gain tools to shape care’s future, and explore pathways like organizing, policy change, and creative expression to strengthen the movement.
Our Care Fellows represent some of the most dedicated activists in our network. Led by innate expertise drawn from their lived experiences and ideas, Care Fellows are changing the way care is seen, valued, and supported in the United States.
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.
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.
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.
What is the application process?
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis through June 9, 2025, closing at 5 pm EST or when we receive 800 applications. The application process unfolds as follows:
*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 who 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!
Can I apply with a friend, partner, or family member?
We ask for one application per person, please.
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 2026 Care Fellowship will include 100 participants sectioned out into cohorts of 20 Fellows each.
When are the meetings?
Orientation for all accepted 2025 Care Fellowship cohort fellows will be on:
Jul 20, 2026 at 3 pm – 5 pm PT / 4 pm – 6 pm MT / 5 pm – 7 pm CT / 6 pm – 8 pm ET
All meetings are held from 5:30 pm – 8 pm local time, with breaks included via Zoom (an online meeting space).
The dates for each session are as follows:
California
*With optional online social sessions each month and capstone check-ins
Georgia
*With optional online social sessions each month and capstone check-ins
Illinois
*With optional online social sessions each month and capstone check-ins
Michigan
*With optional online social sessions each month and capstone check-ins
National
*With optional online social sessions each month and capstone check-ins
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.
In 2019, we have grown the Fellowship into a multi-racial, intergenerational cohort of more than 100 fellows spread across four states. Your generous donation will help us continue this transformational program.
