Full course description
Description
The "CHW Training Fundamentals" module provides foundational knowledge for Community Health Workers (CHWs) on addressing systemic issues impacting vulnerable populations. The module examines challenges within the child welfare system, risks for youth aging out of foster care, and the need for a developmental approach to adolescent care.
Target Audience
Community Health Workers, social workers, educators, and other professionals working with youth in foster care or addressing systemic barriers to health and well-being.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Understand systemic factors like racism and over-surveillance that contribute to foster care overrepresentation.
- Recognize key risks for youth aging out of foster care, including the lack of permanent legal families.
- Learn about the gaps in the child welfare system for adolescents and the importance of addressing developmental needs.
- Gain insights into disparities in outcomes such as teen pregnancy rates among youth in foster care.