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Your Leadership Journey Starts Here: Apply Now!

Exciting news! Our Lived Experience Leadership Academy(LELA) application is now live!

LELA builds the leadership capacity of individuals with lived experience in the child welfare and/or Medicaid (AHCCCS/KIDSCARE) systems. With our expansive six-month leadership development program, you’ll engage in one session per month (just 2 hours each) and receive a $100 gift card for each session. This is your chance to build your leadership skills, amplify your voice, and make a real impact on policy decisions.

Two Tracks Available:

  1. Child Welfare System Track: For parents, kinship caregivers, and former youth (26 and older)
  2. Public Health Care Track: AHCCCS, KidsCare, and Medicaid

Ready to make an impact? Start your journey to becoming a community leader by applying below!

Deadline to apply is October 25, 2024.

Click here to apply!

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