A Policy Research Project of the University of Arizona
Funded by the Anne E. Casey Foundation
June 1998
This report is dedicated to Community Health Advisors, Promotoras, es de Salud, Lay Health Advocates, Peer Educators, Community Health Representatives (Indian Health Service), and Outreach Workers, to name a few, Their work throughout the United States and the world has made a different in many lives. It has hoped, with the implementation of the recommendations outlined in this report, U.S. CHAs will be strengthened in their efforts to make a difference throughout this country. The impetus for the Study came from the struggles facing U.S. CHAs as they seek to weave a vital link between their community and health and human services systems.
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