Even if your Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) isn’t approved to train on-site, you can still participate through partnerships with local training programs. We’ll help connect you to the right training path.
SNFs receive funding for each CNA who completes training and certification through the Earn and Learn program. This helps cover training costs while improving retention and quality of care.
Train and Gain with the Earn and Learn Program — every SNF has a way to participate. Whether you’re already approved to train CNAs or prefer to partner with a provider. Each option provides financial awards to help you develop talent and strengthen your team.
Facilities that provide Earn and Learn programs in conjunction with a CDPH approved NATP will receive $2,000 per certified CNA. Unlimited each year while annual funds are available.
SNFs that volunteer to host clinical rotations for CNA students also qualify for a $25 per student award through CNAP, with eligibility retroactive to January 1, 2023.
The Earn and Learn awards require the submission of supporting documentation. To ensure a smooth and timely review, gather all required documents before submitting your application and email them to CNAP at the time of submission.
Ready to Train and Gain? Talk to a program advisor who can walk you through the application process and answer your questions.
Getting started is simple:
Three facility types can participate in Earn and Learn. Not sure which applies to you?
Our program advisors can help you:
Whether you’re already a CDPH-approved training facility or looking to partner with a local program, we’re here to help make it work.
Contact us at zhatfield@cahf.org or fill out the form to connect with an advisor who can answer your questions and help you start the process of receiving training funding for your facility.
“While the application process at first seemed a bit daunting, once the CNAP team walked me through everything, it was super easy to submit all of the required documents. From there on out, we only saw great benefits through our relationship with CNAP, including the care that our Earn and Learn CNA graduates are now delivering in our facility.”
Chad Kanow , Assistant Administrator , Oak River Rehab
“CNAP awards have allowed us to continue to offer this program with a reduced demand on facilities resources! It is very easy to work with the CNAP staff! The application process is simple, they explain everything, and it is well organized. We feel incredibly supported!”
Brandy Arana, Administrator and NATP Coordinator, Kern Valley
"Without knowing the process, the CNAP application can seem a bit daunting, but once you work with the CNAP team, the process is really streamlined, not complicated at all. The staff is so supportive."
- Daenen Miller, Administrator, Crystal Ridge Care Center