CARE Health

Leadership Program

About the Program

The CARE Health Leaders program is a nine-month training program to teach adults 18+ about health disparities and solutions to creating health equity at the neighborhood level. Together we will learn about New Haven’s neighborhoods, health challenges, engaging with community, and leadership development, all with a focus on improving health in New Haven. New Haven residents from the following neighborhoods will be prioritized: Dixwell, Dwight, Fair Haven, The Hill, Newhallville, West Hills, West River, West Rock, Whalley-Edgewood-Beaver Hills (WEB).

Applications for the Spring 2024 cohort are now closed. Complete the interest form to be contacted about future programs.

Program Information

  • Statement of Purpose

    You will be asked to respond to the following questions in your statement of purpose. Your Statement of Purpose should be 2 pages or less in length.

    1. Why do you aspire to participate in the New Haven Health Leaders Program?

    2. Please discuss how your past experiences and current knowledge make you uniquely qualified to serve as a Health Leader.

    3. If you could achieve ONE health goal in your neighborhood or in the New Haven community, what would it be?

    4. If selected, you will complete a health-related project in your community. Explain your health-related project idea.

    Two References

    Please provide two references that can comment on your potential as a New Haven Health Leader. Your references should be able to speak about your previous community engagement and/or your passion towards gaining leadership in this area.

  • Participants will receive a stipend of a total of $2700 over the course of the program.

Questions?

For questions about the program, please contact info@carenhv.org