Thursday, April 3, 2025
4/3/2025
Community Health Worker Training Program - Project Vida Health Center, 3607 Rivera Ave. El Paso, Texas 79905-2415 Aida Ponce 915-249-8419 a.ponce@pvida.net www.pvida.net PVHC is subcontracting and partnering with Familias Triunfadoras, Inc. to address the CHW workforce system in El Paso and influence change. The proposed project will utilize a system change approach to achieve its goals and objectives. It will be implemented in El Paso County since the majority of El Pasoans live in underserved communities, especially closer to the border with Mexico. El Paso has an overall moderate to high vulnerability index of almost 0.8 with the highest being 1. Over the three year grant period the project will certify 70 new CHW with an enhanced curriculum, upskill 25 existing CHW with a newly developed curriculum that encompasses Public Health core competencies, register and and enroll 25 participants in the apprenticeship program, and assist in job placements for 75% of certified CHW in collaboration with a network of local partners such as Workforce Solutions Borderplex. The project will have one-6 months cohort of new CHW certification in year 1, and two-6 month cohorts in year 2 & 3. For the upskilling of existing CHW the project will have one-3 month cohort for year 1and two-3 month cohorts for years 2 & 3. Apprenticeships will be 12 months long and will open once a year. During year 1 a total of 20 participants will be served across all programs, during year 2 & 3 a total of 50 participants will be served across all programs for a total of 120 participants served over the three years. The project will require a 6 month ramp-up period. The project will be implemented by the Project Director, Data Collection Coordinator, Familias Triunfadoras, Inc. School Director, Capacity Development School Specialist, Apprenticeship Case Worker, Student Case Workers, and staff leveraged from PVHC and Familias Triunfadoras, Inc. The proposed project will draw from the strengths of PVHC and Familias Triunfadoras, Inc. to address the CHW workforce system in El Paso and influence change. PVHC is a Patient Centered Medical Home, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and the largest employer of CHW in the El Paso area for the last 10 years. PVHC provides integrated care services to low-income and vulnerable populations independently of their ability to pay or immigration status. It is currently serving El Paso, Hudspeth and Culberson counties, with clinics located in colonias and areas of great need. Since its inception PVHC has recognized the importance of the work CHW do and has worked diligently in growing its CHW workforce and training them to enhance their capacities and fulfill their assigned roles. Familias Triunfadoras, Inc, has 12 years of experience in certifying new CHW and providing CEUs to CHWs, they have served the community of San Elizario, and its vulnerable populations who often live in the colonias of the area since 2008. They have a strong network of partnerships, are identified by the community, have a robust network of CHW and are community influencers. Both PVHC and Familias Triunfadoras, Inc. have a strong network of partnerships that will continue to expand throughout the length of the project. The strengths and experience of both organizations will enable the project to meet its goals, and address the system leverage points through partnerships, advocacy and engagement of vulnerable populations. Total funds requested are $1,500,000.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).