Incubator for a multicultural California Association of Community Health Workers
Work in Progress!
Building a Multicultural CHW Association in California
Respecting Community Expertise
Diversity is our UNITY
Thank you for being part of the health equity solution!
California Association of Community Health Workers
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission.
California Community Health Worker Community of practice
Vision
A multiculturally inclusive Community Health Worker (CHW) learning collaborative that advances the CHW role and scope of practice and amplifies their voices in achieving health equity and social justice within the full spectrum of practice settings in California.
Mission
To promote sustainable integration and professional recognition of the Community Health Worker workforce through partnerships, leadership development, education, training, capacity building, community organizing, and policy advocacy.
Values/Principles
- Elevate lived experience and trusted connection to community served
- Promote CHW leadership and self determination
- Be inclusive of multicultural diversity
- Honor mutual respect
- Advocate with compassion and commitment
- Inspire collaborative learning with the freedom to explore innovative ideas
- Work towards immigration reform
- Value individual and community strength and knowledge
- Work towards health for all, equity, and social justice
Communities of Practice / Special Interest Groups (SPIG)
- CHW Community of Practice
- CHW Professional Development
- CHW Workforce, Education, Training and Employment
- Community College CHW Certificate Collaborative
- CHW Journal Club
- CHW Policy
- CHW Sustainable Financing
Implementation Teams and Special Interest Groups (SPIGS)
CHW Organizational Development
CHW Workforce Development, Education and Employment
CHW Organizational Development
CHW Professional Development
CHW Workforce Development, Education and Employment
CHW Organizational Development
Facilitator:
- Silvia Ortega CHW
- Carol West CHW
Career and leadership development opportunities for CHWs
CHW Workforce Development, Education and Employment
CHW Workforce Development, Education and Employment
CHW Workforce Development, Education and Employment
Facilitator: Darouny Somsanith CHW and Felipe Flores CHW
Special interest group focused on supporting best practices in CHW core and specialty curriculum development and adult education methods
CHW Policy
CHW Research and Evaluation +Journal Club
CHW Workforce Development, Education and Employment
Facilitators:
- Monique Allen CHW
- Lucia Gonzales Cloud CHW
Track existing legislation for impact on CHW workforce. Facilitate discussions on new legislative initiatives and opportunities for action. Linkages with other organizations discussion CHW related policy
Sustainable Funding for CHW Workforce
CHW Research and Evaluation +Journal Club
CHW Research and Evaluation +Journal Club
Facilitators:
- Massoud Agahi MD, MPH,
Track innovative opportunities for funding CHW workforce
- CHW Medi-Cal Benefit
- CalAIM ECM and Community Supports
- Grants
- Community Hubs
- COOPs
- Other....
CHW Research and Evaluation +Journal Club
CHW Research and Evaluation +Journal Club
CHW Research and Evaluation +Journal Club
Facilitators:
- Cameron Salehi MPH
- Jackelin Jimenez CHW
Updates on new CHW research.
Linkage to Common Indicator Project
Event Planning
Communication, Newsletter, Website and Social Media
Event Planning
Listening Circles
Webinars
Guest speakers
Panel discussions
CHW Summit
Outreach
Communication, Newsletter, Website and Social Media
Event Planning
Facilitator: Felipe Flores CHW
- CHW Ambassadors
- Cynthia Selmi
Outreach to new members and building partner relationships.
Communication, Newsletter, Website and Social Media
Communication, Newsletter, Website and Social Media
Communication, Newsletter, Website and Social Media
Facilitator: Carol West CHW
- Melissa Perez Martinez CHW
Newsletter
CHW~LINK
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