CHW/P/R Workforce & Organizational Investment

Investments support CHW/P/Rs and the organizations that employ and train them, with a focus on supporting California’s Medi-Cal population. A strong CHW/P/R workforce depends on strong organizations. This effort helps build the systems, skills and resources needed to strengthen the workforce, improve organizational readiness, and expand access to culturally responsive care across California.

Funding supports workforce needs, including training, career pathways, retention efforts, and other supports that reduce barriers to workforce training and professional development. It also helps organizations strengthen Medi-Cal participation and integration into care systems through activities such as billing, electronic health record (EHR) training, organizational capacity-building, technical assistance, and peer learning opportunities.

The work builds on the California Health Care Foundation’s Amplifying Impact model and is administered by Health Leads. Following a competitive application process, selected organizations receive funding and implementation support to strengthen both workforce development and organizational capacity. The majority of funding is directed toward workforce investments, including training, career advancement, retention efforts, and workforce well-being.

What This Work Supports#

Upcoming Webinar: Mitigating Burnout in Community Health Workers and Lived-Experience Staff#

Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. PT
Hosted by our partner Health Leads as part of Amplifying Impact

Community health workers, promotores, and representatives (CHW/P/Rs) build trusted relationships with the communities they serve. Repeated exposure to difficult situations can also lead to compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, and burnout.

This webinar will share ways organizations can recognize burnout and support staff well-being through everyday practices, wellness policies, and other resources—not just individual self-care. Speakers will discuss approaches for trainers, supervisors, and organizational leaders, including changes organizations can make right away.

Speakers: Stephen Cardoza (OLE Health), Dorel Clayton (Transitions Clinic Network), Sarahi Soto De Giffin (OLE Health), and Dr. Shira Shavit (Transitions Clinic Network). Moderated by Cristina Zuniga (Health Leads).

Resource#

Amplifying Impact Initiative
Information about the workforce and organizational investment model supporting CHW/P/R workforce development and
Medi-Cal readiness.
Amplifying impact Initiative