Contact: Carol Guensburg
301-405-7200
cguensburg@jmail.umd.edu

College Park, Md.—Jan. 16, 2003—Turn kid stuff into strong stories: Dig deeper into the social issues and policies that affect young lives. Journalism Fellowships in Child and Family Policy can bolster your understanding, and coverage, of issues such as education, health and well-being, housing, work/family and much more.

Competitive fellowships range from one week to six months, with stipends of up to $25,000 and all-expenses-paid conferences in or near Washington, D.C. Candidates must have at least three years of professional experience in print, broadcast or online news. Apply by March 6, 2004.

See www.child-family.umd.edu or contact Journalism Fellowships in Child and Family Policy Director Carol Guensburg at 301-405-7200 or cguensburg@jmail.umd.edu.

The University of Maryland program receives lead funding from the Foundation for Child Development, with additional support from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.