The Heldrich Center is developing and implementing a career training program aimed at expanding the Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) workforce in New Jersey. The program will provide training to become a CHHA, a 12-week on-the-job mentoring period, and specialized training in dementia care and mental health first aid.

In July 2024, the project launched a program partner application process involving a two-part application and a site visit. Ultimately, project staff identified 12 home care agencies to serve as program partners.

In preparation for the mentoring program, the project conducted a peer mentoring train-the-trainer session in October 2024. The objective is to identify experienced CHHAs to become mentors and train 25 mentors for the program by the end of 2024.

Additionally, a program website launched in February 2025.