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CHW Capacity Building Center

We believe CHWs are the backbone of community health - trusted messengers, connectors, and advocates who drive real change in the health and well-being of the people they serve.

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Who We Serve

  • Community Health Workers (CHWs), Promotores de Salud, and other frontline public health workers

  • CHW supervisors, managers, and employers

  • Health systems

  • Nonprofit organizations

  • Community-based programs

  • Local and state public health agencies

To develop a resilient and sustainable Community Health Worker workforce that strengthens public health systems. By providing high-quality training, supporting partnerships across sectors, and fostering continuous learning, we empower CHWs and CHW employers to bridge systemic gaps, address social determinants of health, and create lasting impact in their communities.

mission

vision

Shaping policies, programs, and initiatives that directly impact the well-being of individuals and communities across Illinois through the empowerment of CHWs.

The Community Health Worker (CHW) Section at IPHA is an unparalleled opportunity to make a tangible difference in community health.  As a member, you’ll collaborate with passionate professionals dedicated to advancing the field of Community Health Workers (CHWs), advocating for recognition, and promoting best practices. By contributing your expertise and insights, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping policies, programs, and initiatives that directly impact the well-being of individuals and communities across Illinois.  Join us in empowering CHWs, amplifying their voices, and driving positive change in public health. To join the CHW Section, you must be an IPHA member. If you work for an organization that is an Affiliate member, you may join for free under their Affiliate. If not, you still receive a discounted IPHA membership rate for being a CHW. At the end of your membership registration, where you choose areas of interest, select Community Health Worker to join the CHW Section.

join now

Become an IPHA member by going to the Join Now page.

Services

Services

Training

Want to grow your skills as a CHW?
We’re here to help with a variety of trainings, including:

  • CHW 101 General Training

  • CHW Supervisor

  • CHW Registered Apprentice Program

  • ACEs Prevention

  • Alzheimer’s

  • Applied Trauma Informed Practice

  • Breast Cancer

  • Cancer 101

  • Cancer Survivorship

  • Caregiver

  • Colorectal Cancer

  • Dementia Caregiver

  • Digital Literacy

  • Emergency Preparedness

  • Gun Violence Prevention and Intervention

  • End of Life Care

  • HIV

  • Chronic Kidney Disease

  • Lactation Support 

  • Maternal Child Health

  • Maternal Child Health and Trauma’s Impact

  • Mental Health First Aid

  • Oral Health

  • Parkinson’s Disease

  • Refugee, Migrant, and Immigrant Care

  • Stroke Awareness and Care

  • Weight Bias

  • Implicit Bias

  • The Aging Adult

  • ....and more!

Consulting Services

Consulting

IPHA’s team of expert staff provides consulting services to support organizations in the successful integration of Community Health Workers (CHWs) into healthcare, public health, and community-based settings.

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With a deep understanding of the CHW model and its impact on health equity, we will work closely with you to do a CHW Integration Assessment to help you design, implement, and sustain CHW positions at your organization.

 

We can support your team on

  • Strategic planning using an innovative data analytics tool

  • Role definition

  • Workflow design

  • Training and supervision models

  • Collaboration building with judicial, education, healthcare, shelters, etc.

  • Funding strategies (including Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement)

  • Evaluation support

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Whether you’re launching a new CHW initiative or strengthening an existing program, we will work collaboratively with you to ensure CHWs are meaningfully integrated and positioned for long-term success.

CHW integration planning for healthcare and public health agencies

  • Hiring, onboarding, and training

  • Integration into multidisciplinary care settings

  • Program design and sustainability strategies for CHWs

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CHW training and continuing education curriculum development

  • Customized curriculum design

  • Continuing education and skill-building modules

  • Alignment with state certification and workforce standards

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CHW professional development

  • Continuing education and skill-building opportunities

  • Specialized training modules tailored to agency needs

  • Career growth pathways and mentorship support​
     

For more information, contact us at CHWsupport@ipha.com.

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