How do they match: Community Health Workers

  • Teach appropriate parenting behaviors to individuals or families.
  • Teach classes or otherwise disseminate medical or dental health information to school groups, community groups, or targeted families or individuals, in a manner consistent with cultural norms.
  • Advise clients or community groups to ensure parental understanding of the importance of childhood immunizations and how to access immunization services.
  • Report incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threats of harm to authorities, as required.

  • Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families.