Johns Hopkins Center for Adolescent Health

12/23/2024

Bridging Gaps in Youth Care -

It’s been an intense fall, with major national and international events. The future of public health research and resources for young people’s equitable healthy development feels uncertain. But the Center remains firmly committed to our mission of promoting youth health equity and wellbeing.

09/17/2024

Partnerships = Resources! -

I hope you’re enjoying the start of this balmy fall and, for many of you or your kids, the start of a new academic year. I’ve already had my fall first apple cider donuts and put in my first fall grant submission, so things are off and running.

06/27/2024

Closing the Hunger GAP for Baltimore's Youth -

Happy Pride Month! It’s hard to believe we’re almost at the end of June, and summer is in full swing. I hope you’ve been finding fun ways to stay cool… possibly including ice cream and swimming?

05/17/2024

If you work or volunteer to support young men in Baltimore, please consider training and bringing your network to this meeting on June 3rd. There is much going on in Baltimore and increasing relationships among the groups would created considerable increases in collective impact.

04/17/2024

LINK FIXED Build a Youth Advisory Board - ENGAGE Toolkit -

The Center is delighted to announce the launch of the ENGAGE Toolkit, an e-book guide to how to develop and sustain a Youth Advisory Board. Developed collaboratively by CAH and HeartSmiles with input from young people, this guide has been a labor of love.

04/16/2024

Build a Youth Advisory Board - ENGAGE Toolkit -

The Center is delighted to announce the launch of the ENGAGE Toolkit, an e-book guide to how to develop and sustain a Youth Advisory Board. Developed collaboratively by CAH and HeartSmiles with input from young people, this guide has been a labor of love.

02/21/2024

Federal Children’s Interagency Coordinating Council Seeking Lived Experts
The new Federal Children’s Interagency Coordinating Council is seeking up to 20 individuals with lived experience to help support the Council’s work across federal agencies. Selected applicants will work with the Council to inform research and assist in identifying policies, programs, and practices addressing children, youth, and families in poverty.
Lived experts are encouraged to have experience—
• Working with federal, state, and community partners focused on children, youth, and families in poverty.
• Supporting and/or working directly with children, youth, and families in poverty.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and be available up to 20 hours through December 2024. Lived experts will be compensated and receive training. Final selections are expected to be notified by April.
Applications are due by 5 p.m. ET on February 23, 2024.
Learn More and Apply Now
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02/13/2024

02/03/2024

Dear Phil,

Thinking of applying to our next Community Health Pathways cohort? Then make sure you're signed up for our Recruitment Fair happening Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 from 1 to 4 p.m. at TouchPoint, 2401 Liberty Heights Ave., Baltimore.

We'll walk you through your application, answer questions, and interview you on the spot. You'll also have a chance to talk with some members of our current cohort.


RSVP HERE

Community Health Pathways is a paid service learning AmeriCorps program and is a powerful pathway to quality, public health-related careers. Even if you have little to no prior healthcare experience or education.

Members serve with a Baltimore-based organization working to improve community health and benefit from hands-on experience, professional development, and opportunities to earn marketable industry certifications.

Plus, you’ll receive a learning stipend (up to $30,000 depending on service term),* healthcare, transportation, and other benefits.

Don’t delay – the deadline to apply is March 1st!
Baltimore Corps recruiters are reviewing applications on a daily basis. If you’re passionate about helping your community and want to explore a career in the public health sector, join us Feb. 6th for our Recruitment Fair. Reserve your spot now – and get a head start on the application process!

* More detailed information about service terms, benefits, and requirements is listed on our Community Health Pathways members page at baltimorecorps.org/chpmembers.

01/08/2024

The next Baltimore Peace Promise Weekend is February 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Participate in helping Baltimore lean more into the peace we already have. Visit BaltimorePeaceMovement.com to fill out an event registration form. ANY event is welcomed as long as it celebrates life and promotes peace.