We’re here! The National CHW Policy Coalition launched in October 2026.
Read our launch announcement→Join our launch webinar · Wednesday, October 28 · 3–4pm ET
Register →National CHW Policy Coalition
Community health workers and allies united to build power and move policy
We’re a national, CHW-led coalition working to win professional recognition and sustainable financing for community health workers.
Together, we work at the state and federal levels to build a future where every community across the U.S. is healthier because of CHWs, and CHWs have the power to shape the systems in which they work.
Building on a strong foundation
CHWs have shown up on Capitol Hill year after year, and each CHW Hill Day has been bigger than the last. On October 26, 2026 we launch, ready to build on that momentum.
Join us. CHW power is growing.
What we do
We build CHW power and move policy at every level, together.
Federal advocacy
We run coordinated national campaigns to educate policymakers and build bipartisan support for CHWs.
See our campaigns →State policy
We connect CHW leaders across states to map their policy landscapes, share what’s working and build effective advocacy strategies.
Learn more →Organizing and power-building
We build CHW leadership and collective power, so CHWs shape the policies that shape their profession.
Get involved →CHW-led by design
CHWs hold the majority on our Steering Committee, and a CHW Advisory Committee keeps frontline voices at the center of our strategy. Allies are essential partners, contributing expertise, resources and thought partnership in support of CHW-driven strategy.
Meet our leaders →Launch announcement
What partners are saying
“Community Health Workers are the linchpin of a better-connected health system, bridging the gap between health care, public health, and the communities they serve.”
Dave Chokshi
Chair, Common Health Coalition
“Through this Coalition, we are learning from and strategizing with CHW leaders in other states as we work to strengthen the profession and support better outcomes for our communities.”
Nikayla Boyd
Executive Director, Tennessee Community Health Worker Association
“Shaped by deep expertise in the communities they serve, [CHWs] not only reach people, they educate us in how to refine and improve health and social service systems.”
Sandra Wilkniss
Senior Director, National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP)
“This Coalition gives CHWs an organized national voice in the fights ahead, and Families USA is proud to stand alongside them.”
Anthony Wright
Executive Director, Families USA
“When CHWs, state associations and allies speak with one voice, policymakers listen. NACHW is proud to be a founding member.”
Neena Schultz
Director of Programs & Impact, National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW)
“Lasting health gains are achieved when policy reflects community reality—and no one knows that reality better than Community Health Workers.”
Victoria Adewumi
Co-Executive Director, Community Health Worker Center for Research and Evaluation
“As CHWs, we know our communities better than anyone, and we are ready to lead.”
Honey Yang Estrada
Co-Chair, National CHW Policy Coalition; President, NC CHW Association
“CHWs lead. Partners collaborate. Policy changes through collective action.”
Koren Carbuccia
CEO and Founder, Rhode Island Independent Community Health Works
This is a coalition of action.
Join as an organization or an individual, come to our monthly meeting, and help shape what comes next.