NBCDI Policy Fellowship Program

Fosters Black leaders committed to creating an equitable and just future for Black children and families.

Program Launch: June 2019

Purpose: Elevates and accelerates Black leaders to ensure leadership at the national level more closely reflects the young children being served in education, health, and social service systems.

Duration: 18 months

The Work

NBCDI Policy Fellows engage in intensive leadership and career development programs designed to prepare them for senior and executive-level leadership roles in policy and advocacy related to families and children at the national level.

Focus Areas

• Policy and advocacy for families and children
• Racial equity in education
• Health and wellbeing of Black children and families

Results/Outcomes

Each Fellow is equipped with:

• New approaches to policy
• Diverse points of view
• Fresh perspectives on increasing racial equity and access to high-quality programs
• Ability to develop policies supporting overall health and wellbeing of young Black children

Alumni Impact: Program alumni enjoy increased influence in their communities, driving policy and programmatic change in service of the eight essential outcomes.

Contact Information

• Phone: (202) 833-2220 or Toll-Free: (800) 556-2234
• Email: moreinfo@nbcdi.org
• Address: 8455 Colesville Road Suite 910, Silver Spring, MD 20910