What is a Certified Community Health Worker?
A certified community health worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has a close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the CHW to serve as a liaison between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.
Cost:
- CHW I application: $75
- CHW I renewal application: $50
- CHW II application: $150
- CHW II renewal application: $50
