Health Net Funds Leadership and Health Advocacy Training for 60 Compton Students
Health Net has awarded a $412,000 grant to The Los Angeles Trust for Children's Health to provide leadership and health advocacy training for 60 students in Compton, California.
Health Net has provided a $412,000 investment to The Los Angeles Trust for Children's Health, enabling a new program for 60 students in Compton, California. The initiative will focus on developing leadership skills and health advocacy.
The funding from Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal providers, aims to equip students with the ability to support their peers and connect them to local healthcare services. The program is designed to enhance young people's health literacy and access to necessary care.
This educational effort, conducted in partnership with the Compton Unified School District, seeks to empower youth to act as health information disseminators and peer support resources within their community. It reflects Health Net's ongoing commitment to improving community well-being across California.
The program is slated to begin in Fall 2026. Participating students will gain practical skills intended to benefit their personal health and contribute to broader community health initiatives.