Now Accepting Applications: HCAN Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Policy Fellowship
Are you passionate about improving maternal and child health in Hawai‘i? Do you want to help shape policies that support birthing people, keiki, and families? The Hawai‘i Children’s Action Network (HCAN) is now accepting applications for the inaugural Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Policy Fellowship for the 2025-2026 program year!
With maternal mortality and morbidity rates rising across the U.S.—particularly among strategically marginalized communities—the need for strong, equity-driven policies has never been greater. In Hawai‘i, the high cost of living creates additional challenges in accessing essential health care, social services, and economic support. The MCH Policy Fellowship will equip emerging leaders with the knowledge, skills, and experience to drive meaningful policy change that improves the health and well-being of Hawai‘i’s families.
About the Fellowship:
Focus Areas: Expanding access to family planning and reproductive health care, addressing social determinants of health, and advancing policies that improve maternal and child health outcomes.
What You’ll Gain: Hands-on experience in policy research, development, and advocacy; mentorship from experts in the field; and opportunities to engage with key stakeholders in shaping maternal and child health policy.
Who Should Apply: Professionals, advocates, and emerging leaders committed to strengthening maternal and child health in Hawai‘i through policy and systemic change.
Join us in making a difference for Hawai‘i’s families and keiki!
View and download the full job description here.
About HCAN: HCAN is an independent, nonpartisan children’s policy and advocacy non-profit organization with both a 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 structure. Our C3 mission is to build a united voice educating and advocating for Hawai‘i’s children and our C4 mission is to ensure Hawaiʻi’s keiki have a bright future by building a powerful movement of families. Together, our vision is to have well-funded, family-focused public policies and programs that prioritize keiki and gives families the resources to learn, grow, and thrive in Hawai’i.
HCAN engages, educates, and mobilizes families, community leaders, and policy makers to effect change so that all families can thrive. We work to improve the health, education, safety, economic security and development of Hawaiʻi’s children. We use a multi-faceted approach that comprises advocacy and policy change, coalition-building, community mobilization, data and research, and strategic partnerships.
Salary: $70,000
Application Deadline: May 1, 2025
Program Duration: 2025-2026
Application form
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