Community Health Workers

Community health workers (CHWs) support people and communities across Kentucky to access resources, including quality health care and information. They work as a liaison between health organizations and the public to provide relevant information and guide individuals toward a better understanding of health issues. The Kentucky Office of Community Health Workers is collaborating with the Human Development Institute to enhance CHWs support for people with disabilities through listening sessions, trainings, resource development, and practical workshops.

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Jacqui Kearns

Champion of Communication: Jacqui Kearns Honored with June Downing Award

Jacqui Kearns has respected and tried to further June Downing’s work for years. The organization that Downing was a part …

Wings Of Innovation Award Recipients with Award

Child Care Aware® of Kentucky Earns Silver Innovation Award at National Summit

Photo: Left to Right – Bethany Davis, Director of Data Evaluation & Impact, Jill Norris, Regional Child Care Administrator for Two Rivers …

Dr. Mykal Leslie Staff Photo

Leslie to lead Human Development Institute

As Dr. Mykal Leslie steps into his new role as Executive Director of the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute …