The Importance of Counting Everyone in Census 2010 in the Southwest Border Region
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The Importance of Counting Everyone in Border
Communities in Census 2010
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Census 2010
• What is Census 2010• Why is it so important?• Hard-to-Count populations• Border Communities Count Campaign• Important messages• Resources• What we can do
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Frontera Asset Building Network
• A coalition of 80+ organizations • Southwest Border of the United States• Helping working families
increase their income stabilize their financial lives build wealth
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2010 Census
The 2010 Census is a count of everyone residing in the United States
Everyone regardless of citizenship must be counted
April 1, 2010 is Census Day
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How People are Counted
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Step 1: March 2010 households receive Census form either by mail or in person.
Step 2: March-April 1 households complete the form & mail it back.
Step 3: April 1, 2010 is Census Day. Responses on the form should include everyone living at an address.
Step 4: April-July follow-up. Those who haven’t responded will be visited by a Census worker.
Step 5: Dec 31, 2010 the final results will be sent to the President.
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You may not know…
• 4:1 - rate at which Latinos were more likely to be missed in Census 2000
• $478 million - the estimated amount of net federal funds lost to states from 2002-2012 due to undercounting in the 2000 Census
• $1,200 to $2,200 per person – approximate federal funding Border communities currently receive related to 2000 Census count
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Important Reasons for Ensuring an Accurate Count in Your Community
Consequences of undercounting are significant Federal funding Voting rights Economic development & private investment Community services & infrastructure Data for decisions
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Border Area Population is Hard-to-Count
Many populations at high risk of not being counted: Immigrants Undocumented persons Families with young children Families with mixed legal status Transient or displaced families, such as homeless
people, foreclosure victims, and migrant workers Isolated communities - rural, colonias & Native
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Hard-to-Count Counties
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Census maps out strategy to count hardest-to-get residents. USA TODAY 10-20-09
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Hard-to-Count Counties Southwest Border Region
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Adapted from Census Map USA TODAY 10-20-09
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
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In These Hard-to-Count Populations
• Trust issues• Mistrust of government agencies• Fear• Language as a barrier• Tentative about filling out forms• Worried about where the information goes
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Being Counted is Easy
• It’s important• It’s easy• It’s safe
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It’s Easy
• 10 questions – 10 minutes• In Spanish & English• Community-based Census Assistance Centers
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10 questions – 10 minutes
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It’s Safe
• Completely confidential • Individual information is safe & strongly
protected by law• Census Bureau staff cannot share information
with anyone including federal & law enforcement entities
• Stiff penalties for a breach
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Some Important Messages
• Everyone counts • It’s vital to participate in Census 2010• The Census is important for your community• Benefits• Community impact
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How Census Data Benefits Us
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From U.S. Census Bureau’s Toolkit for Reaching Latinos
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Some Important Messages
• It’s vital to participate in Census 2010• The Census is important for your community• Benefits• Community impact• Safety• Confidentiality• Ease
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By participating in the Census, you can help create a better future for you & those important to you.
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• Ensure a complete, accurate & just count in southwest Border communities
• Partner & collaborate with national, regional & local groups
• Reach those at high risk of not being counted
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Border Communities Count Resources
• Website Census resources Small grants Outreach strategies News & updates
• Twitter• Webinars & trainings• Technical assistance
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FABN Small Grants
• Deadline Dec 15, 2009• Census outreach for hard-to-count groups• Southwest Border states• Up to $3,000• 501c3 organizations• Be an official Census partner • Overlay outreach activities on existing programs• Complete all activities by March 30, 2010
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U.S. Census Bureau Resources
• Website• Become a Partner• Complete Count Committee • Toolkits
Latinos Immigrants Migrant Workers
• Questionnaire Assistance Centers
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U.S. Census Partnership Sites
Denver 720-475-3670
Los Angeles 818-717-5820
Dallas214-637-9680
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Southwest Border States
Census Bureau1-866-928-2010 Spanish assistance
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NALEO’s Ya Es Hora Campaign
• Website• How to Complete the Cenus Form
Step-by-step guide
• Toolkits• Spanish/English information
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Nonprofits Count
• Website• Census Toolkit for Nonprofits• Fact Sheets
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Indian Country Counts
• Website• Toolkit for Tribes• Cool T-shirts• Webinars & videos• News & updates• Discussion boards
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Other National & Regional Resources
• Leadership Conference on Civil Rights• California Complete Count• League of Women Voters• Asian American Justice Center• LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens)
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Our Biggest Resource
• The trusted voices of grassroots nonprofit & other community-based groups
• Directly connecting with residents
• Collaborating with you
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What You Can Do
• Join the Border Community Counts initiative! • Stay updated with our Enews & Twitter• Become a US Census Partner• Connect with local Complete Count Committee• Explore existing resources• Get active
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Outreach Strategies
• Put information about the Census in newsletters & Enews• Place links to US Census & other resources on your web site• Host information events• Partner with regional & local groups to get the word out• Find ways to add Census outreach & education to your
existing programs• Distribute information to all your contacts & clients – email,
fliers, paycheck stuffers etc• Ask volunteers & staff to get the word out• Talk to local media about covering the Census• Get involved in big or small wayswww.fabnetwork.org Frontera Asset Building Network 32
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We all need to act together to make sure the Border region is counted fairly & accurately
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Thank You for Participating
LET’S MAKE
Maria MarkhamFrontera Asset Building NetworkCensus 2010 [email protected] Follow FABN online:Website | Census Information | Twitter | E-news
Building strong financial futures for working families in the Southwest Border
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