The "Community Health Worker Toolkit: Capacity Building in Local Health Departments" helps local health departments (LHDs) recruit and retain community health workers (CHWs), who are vital for connecting communities with health and social services. Due to high turnover rates often linked to dissatisfaction with support and pay, the toolkit offers best practices for hiring and … [Read more...] about Tools for Recruiting and Retaining CHWs in Public Health Agencies
Sustainable financing of Community Health Worker employment: Key options for states to consider
The document explores various strategies for states to sustainably finance Community Health Worker (CHW) positions. It outlines key options for funding CHWs, including definitions, important considerations, and the advantages and limitations of each option. Real-life examples and resources are also provided, along with a summary table of the key options in the appendix. While … [Read more...] about Sustainable financing of Community Health Worker employment: Key options for states to consider
High-Impact Community Investments by Health Plans
Health plans are increasingly investing in programs that address the social factors affecting their members' health, especially through the use of community health workers (CHWs). This report by the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and CVS Health® highlights the positive impact of these investments on clinical outcomes. It shows that CHWs are … [Read more...] about High-Impact Community Investments by Health Plans
Perinatal CHW Toolkit
The Perinatal CHW Toolkit is designed to help community health workers (CHWs) improve perinatal health in their communities. CHWs are trusted members of the community who connect individuals with health and social services, facilitating access to care and enhancing the quality of service delivery. They also empower families by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency … [Read more...] about Perinatal CHW Toolkit
Evaluating a Community Health Worker Program
Evaluating a Community Health Worker (CHW) program is essential from the planning phase, focusing on two key questions: 1) Was the program implemented as intended? and 2) What impact did the program have? Evaluation is a systematic way to assess a program's activities and outcomes, helping to improve effectiveness and inform decisions. It's important to tailor the evaluation to … [Read more...] about Evaluating a Community Health Worker Program