Five-Day
Fellowships Held each spring
outside of Washington, D.C., these fellowships give 30 journalists
the opportunity to participate in discussions with renowned
experts and build their skills in journalism workshops. Past
conferences have covered children's health, crime and working
families. Back to Top
Two-Day
Fellowships The conferences,
held throughout the country, help 25 journalists find fresh
angles on emerging topics. Fellows develop compelling story
ideas and collect relevant sources. Back to Top
Training
Programs The specialized sessions, often cosponsored with
other journalism organizations, allow time-strapped editors
and reporters to get in-depth professional training on child/family
topics in a short amount of time. Back to Top
Web
Site The center's Web site is journalists'
first stop for sources and story ideas. It was developed by the center's staff and Threespot Media. Back to Top
Awards Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism
honor distinguished coverage of U.S. children and families.
First-place winners in 14 categories receive a $1,000 prize. Back to Top
Source
Assistance The center offers online and personal help
for journalists looking for the best sources on child/family
topics. Back to Top
News Summary A roundup of the top child/family
stories e-mailed every day or weekly. Back to Top
The
Children's Beat Magazine The center's
twice-yearly magazine highlights
quality coverage of children and families, reporting tips
and story ideas. News Summary subscribers and past fellows receive the magazine automatically. Free subscriptions are available to other journalists upon request. Back to Top
J-Community Journalists exchange ideas
about stories, sources and reporting issues in this private
forum. Back to Top
J-Community features, tips and a private discussion board. Open only to working journalists. More>
