CHW sustainability

Why is sustainability important?

Sustaining the Community Health Worker (CHW) workforce is vital for the well-being of CHWs, the communities they serve, and the organizations that employ them. CHWs are trusted members of the communities they serve and/or have a unique understanding of the community’s needs. CHWs often encounter the same challenges as the people they work with. These shared lived experiences enable them to provide culturally competent support, play vital community roles, and effectively bridge gaps between healthcare systems and communities. envision has gathered resources and developed new tools to support the development and implementation of CHW sustainability plans.

  • CHW toolkit

    The first part of our CHW Financial Sustainability Planning Toolkit (FST) is available for download and use

    go to the FST

  • learning series

    The CHW Program Learning Series1 is a video based series with 3 hours of content in four different modules.

    learn more

  • quickstart guide

    We’ve assembled some essential resources into an easy-to-use pdf with links to key resources.

    get the pdf

CHW Sustainability Summit Resources

  • keynote sessions

    View recordings, slides, and more from the 6 keynote sessions

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  • partner resources

    Resources from envision and national partners

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  • summit journal

    view pdf
    Vea la Guía del Participante y el Diario de Reflexión aquí

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  • breakout sessions

    content presented during all breakout sessions

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  • poster sessions

    review info and photos

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  • virtual binders

    access your CCR-2109 team’s binder with your password

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CHW financial sustainability toolkit (FST)

The CHW Financial Sustainability Planning Toolkit, created by envision in collaboration with national experts, is a comprehensive resource designed to help CHWs and CHW allies achieve financial sustainability.

While initially developed for recipients funded under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) initiative CHWs for COVID Response and Resilient Communities (CCR), it has since been adapted to support all CHWs and CHW allies, regardless of their current funding situation.

The Toolkit addresses the complex challenges of CHW workforce sustainability and emphasizes the importance of relationships and relationship-building as a key strategy for advancing financial sustainability goals.

View and download
your PDF copy

Note: This is the initial release of the toolkit. More sections about integration along with blended and braided funding will be coming in the future.
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It is important to note that the Toolkit is most effective when used in conjunction with coaching from the envision team. If you are interested in receiving our support, please contact us at hello@envisionchws.org

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