The 2020 decennial census is coming up quickly and children are at high risk of being left out. Young children are the population most likely to be undercounted in the census as well as the population most likely to be living in poverty, which has serious repercussions for their well-being and future success. Join us to learn why an accurate and comprehensive count of children in the 2020 Census is crucial to reducing child poverty, and how your organization can take action.
Additional Resources
A Snapshot of Children Living in Poverty in 2018
How Can Libraries Help Count All Kids in the 2020 Census?
How Community Leaders Can Partner with Libraries to Achieve a Complete Count
Presenters
Deb Stein, Network Director, Partnership for America's Children
Cara Baldari, VP of Family Economics, First Focus on Children
Anne Hedgepeth, Senior Director of Federal and State Government Affairs, Child Care Aware of America
Gavin Baker, Deputy Director, Public Policy & Government Relations, American Library Association