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BECOME A MEMBER
DFW-CHW Membership Options
Community Health Workers (CHWs) & CHW Instructors can join our Association as a student, individual CHW or CHW Instructor, or as a Partner Organization. Each membership type has its own set of Member Benefits (PDF).
Please note: Your application will not be complete until payment has been submitted.
CHW/ CHW Instructor
Benefits include:
Opportunities for community service
Continuing education trainings and information
Professional development workshops
A supportive environment that advocates for CHWs
Access to a network of CHWs across the DFW area
Access to community resources through the association
Resources for employment opportunities
Membership Renewal
Don't forget to renew your membership and provide updated contact information.
Organizational Partnership
Organizations and CHW Training Centers that choose to join as a group receive additional benefits that include:
Opportunity to share events and information about the organization with association members
Events and information about your organization included in quarterly association newsletter
Representation from partner organization at every association meeting
Logo and name on newsletters & social media
Resource table at quarterly meetings
Opportunity to share information about the organization with association members though 5 minutes of podium time at one quarterly meeting
Membership Support
Professional Development Funds
The DFW-CHW Association can provide limited funds available for members to attend: CE opportunities, Conferences, Workshops, & Other desired CHW professional developmental opportunities.
Requirements:
*Must be a paying active member of the association
*Must send with reasonable amount of time for the Board of Directors to make a decision
*Limited to 1 funding opportunity per member
Please note: These funds only cover registration costs, not hotel accommodations, meals, or travel reimbursement. Must complete online application.
Members will be notified via email if funds can be awarded.
Events & Past Projects
The DFW-CHW Association offers engaging professional development events including four quarterly meetings annually, an annual conference, and other continuing education classes. We also provide a range of opportunities to participate in various CHW-led projects, the following is a a glimpse of the projects we’ve worked on and some events held to-date.