CHW capacity-building is the work of training, certifying, and supporting community health workers so they and their programs can grow stronger. It includes curriculum, instructor training, and the tools to run a quality program.

CHW capacity-building is the work of training, certifying, and supporting community health workers so they and their programs can grow stronger. It includes curriculum, instructor training, and the tools to run a quality program.

Yes. You can license our ready to teach CHW curriculum and deliver it under your own brand. It includes lesson plans, slides with speaker scripts, activities, and assessments.

Yes. Our curriculum is built to meet state and national CHW standards, and you can translate it into other languages.

Yes. You can download a free sample from our CHW Certification Course before you decide.

Yes. We offer a CHW Instructor Certification and a Train the CHW Trainer program for organizations.

You can enroll in our online CHW Certification Course. It is fully virtual and self paced, and it meets state and national certification standards.

PROGRAM & PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

**Build programs that last, and partnerships that are earned.**

Health equity is our foundation. That's why we help organizations build trusted relationships in the communities they serve, and stand up Community Health Worker programs that hold up over time.

PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

**Trust first, one earned relationship at a time.**

Earn trust before you ask. We help you build community and partnership networks the right way, using our T.R.U.S.T. Framework, so that by the time you reach out, the relationship is halfway built.

Why most outreach fails

When health organizations try to reach communities that have been left out or overlooked, they usually try one or two things; paying for leads, or mass outreach to every community group they can find.

Both burn fast, because they as for access before they have earned it.

This is especiallly true for communities that have been over-marketed to and historically underserved can quickly recognize transactional outreach. Sustainable partnerships require a different approach.

THE FRAMEWORK

The T.R.U.S.T. Framework

Five steps, in order. Each one builds on the trust earned in the step before. The is the same method we use with our own partner networks.

Tune In

Listen first. Learn how a communty already workds, what they care about, who they already trust, and what has let them down before. Go where they already meet, without pitching anything.

Reciprocate

Give something real before you ask for anything. Free education, a helpful resource, an introduction, or your own expertise, offered with no strings attached and no expectation of return.

Uplift Champions

Inside every organization and community, there are one or two people who truly believe in the work. Find them and make their job easier. One trusted champion moves things further any cold outreach campaign will.

Solidify Founding Partners

Once you have early proof, formalize a small, named group of first partners. Calling them founding partners takes the pressure off and feels exclusive, instead of like a mass, generic ask.

Transcend to Scale

With real case studies, testimonials, and strong champions, you can grow with confidence. This is when things speed up, because you are leading with proof instead of promises.

WORKING WITH US

**Three ways to put the framework to work.**

Start small with a single session, or bring us alongside you for the whole journey. We will help you pick the right fit.

Strategy Session

VIP DAY

Partnership Development

Download our free T.R.U.S.T. Framework Toolkit

The full guide, with all five steps, a self-assessment, a 12-month phase timeline, and the common mistakes to avoid at each step. Yours to download and use with your team.

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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Stand up a Community Health Worker program that lasts

Starting a CHW program is more than picking a curriculum. It takes roles, workflows, supervision, data, and a plan to pay for it all. Design, build, and sustain a CHW program from the ground up. We help you build the whole thing, and build it to hold up.

Program Design & Model

Decide what your program is, who it serves, and where your CHWs sit, whether that is in a clinic, a community setting, or both.

Roles & Scope of Practice

Write clear job descriptions and define what your CHWs do, and just as important, what they do not do.

Hiring, Onboarding, & Supervision

Recruit the right people, welcome them well, and set up the supervision that keeps them supported and growing.

Workflows & Team Integration

Build the day to day workflows and referral paths so your CHWs are a real part of the care team, not an add on.

Performance Measures & Evaluation

Choose the right measures, set up your documentation, and show the impact your program is making.

Sustainability & Funding

Plan for the long haul with a funding strategy so your program is still standing after the first grant ends.

How We Work

Five phases, start to finish

Start small with a single session, or bring us alongside you for the whole journey. We will help you pick the right fit.

PARTNER WITH US

Want to bring these services work to your network?

If your organization serves a community we could reach togther, or if you want to bring our trainings and curriculum to the people you already serve, we would love to talk. Book a discovery call to learn how our program and partnership development services can fit your unique needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the T.R.U.S.T. Framework?

The T.R.U.S.T. Framework is a five-step method for building community and partnership networks by earning trust before you ask for anything. The five steps are Tune In, Reciprocate, Uplift Champions, Solidify Founding Partners, and Transcend to Scale. It was created by Umemba Health.

What is CHW program development?

CHW program development is the work of building a complete Community Health Worker program. It covers program design, roles and scope of practice, hiring, onboarding, supervision, workflows, performance measures, and a funding plan for the long term.

What is the difference between program development and curriculum licensing?

Curriculum is the content your CHWs learn. Program development is everything around it: the roles, the workflows, the supervision, the data, and the funding. Many organizations need both.

What is the difference between a Strategy Session, a VIP Day, and Partnership Development?

A Strategy Session is a single call that shows you the framework and your best next step. A VIP Day is a deeper session where you leave with a full phased roadmap for your community network. Partnership Development is a 6 -to 12-month retainer where we walk through all five steps with you in real time, including warm introductions to our own network. Book a discovery session to learn more about each service in detail.

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