Franciscan Health Foundation, Inc.

This grant seeks to fund a one‑year Lake County Community Health Worker (CHW) program that will employ two full‑time CHWs—one focused on maternal‑child health and another on chronic‑disease prevention—for at‑risk residents across Lake County. The CHWs will deliver education, nutrition and cooking classes, conduct health screenings, and provide referrals to primary‑care, WIC, immunization clinics, and other social services. The budget totals $127,850, covering salaries, fringe benefits, equipment (laptops), and a $5,000 community‑education allocation, with quarterly payments over the grant term. The program aligns with identified community health needs such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and maternal health. • Two full‑time Community Health Workers (CHWs) delivering education, nutrition, and care‑navigation services. • Quarterly funding schedule with a total request of $127,850. • Performance measured via quarterly KPI reports on class enrollment, referrals, screenings, and immunizations.