Authors: El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center
This case study series is designed for leaders of community health worker/promotora (CHW/P) organizations seeking practical, values-driven ways to strengthen CHW/P capacity. It highlights how the National C3 Council framework (C3 Framework) can serve as a flexible, adaptable guide for workforce development at multiple levels. Each case shows how the framework can be combined with other models to honor CHW/P values, lived experience, and community context. Together, the series demonstrates how training and organizational strategies can advance empowerment, equity, and practice-based learning in the CHW/P field.
The C3 Framework recommends core CHW/Ps roles and competencies and has become a foundational reference for CHW/P workforce development nationwide. Yet, applying the framework in line with the health equity heritage of the CHW/P movement requires more than curricular alignment. It also calls for
integration with other CHW/P-related frameworks and responsiveness to diverse contexts. Whether building curriculum, developing learning tools, or strengthening institutional support, the case studies
offer practical strategies for applying the C3 Framework in ways that center CHW/Ps as learners, leaders, and agents of change.
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Resource Topic: CHW programs
Resource Type: Tools
Year: 2026
Region: North America (U.S. and Canada)
Country: United States of America
Publisher May Restrict Access: No