2026 Franciscan Health CHW

This grant agreement funds a one‑year Lake County Community Health Worker (CHW) Program administered by the Lake County Health Department and performed by the Franciscan Health Foundation. The program hires two CHWs—one focused on maternal‑child health and one on at‑risk adults—to provide nutrition education, cooking classes, clinical‑care referrals, perinatal mental‑health classes, immunization clinics, and other preventive services to Indiana residents. Funding totals $128,000 and is disbursed in four installments over the contract term, with monthly performance reporting required. Key performance indicators include enrollment numbers for PMAD classes, parenting classes, nutrition education, primary‑care referrals, and immunizations. The agreement includes standard compliance provisions (HIPAA, residency verification, equal‑opportunity, insurance, and open‑records requirements) and allows either party to terminate with 90‑day notice; unspent funds must be refunded within 30 days.