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Empowering Illinois Latinos: Navigating Success and Struggles

Explore the complexities of Latino well-being in Illinois, from economic disparities to educational challenges and healthcare access.

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Empowering Illinois Latinos: Navigating Success and Struggles

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  1. Fuerza Latina: A Paradox of Success and Hardship Phillip J. Bowman Lecture Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy Sylvia Puente Executive Director Latino Policy Forum MARCH 13, 2013

  2. Illinois Population by Race/Ethnicity, 2010 • Latino Population: 2,027,578 • Latinos as Percent of the State Population: 16% Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 210 Redistricting Data (Latino of any race; White, not Hispanic or Latino; Black, not Hispanic or Latino)

  3. Illinois Population Changes By Race, 2000-2010 Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 2000 & 2010 Redistricting Data (Latino of any race; White, not Hispanic or Latino; Black, not Hispanic or Latino)

  4. Total Latino Population 7 County Region Congressional and County Lines (Census 2010, Block Level)

  5. Funding to Latino organizations from the Illinois Department of Human Services has declined by 40% since 2009, from $35 m to $21.2m Less than 1% of Foundation dollars have been invested in in Latino organizations over the past decade according to a study done by the Foundation Center and Hispanics in Philanthropy Investment In Latino Community Has Not Kept Pace With Growth

  6. Nativity of Latino Children in Illinois, 2009 Nativity of Latino Children and Adults in Illinois, 200993% of Latino Children are Citizens Nativity of Latino Adults in Illinois, 2009 Nearly one quarter of all U.S.-born children in Illinois have at least one foreign-born parent. Source: U.S. Census. 2009 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate

  7. Dashboard of Latino Well-Being: Economic Well-Being INDICATOR: Median Latino Household Income OUTLOOK PERCENT CHANGE

  8. Illinois per capita income 2010 Source: U.S. Census, American Community Survey 20101-Year Estimate

  9. Economic Well-Being Tax contribution exceeds public costs U of Notre Dame, Institute for Latino Studies)

  10. Economic Well-Being 80 percent increase in buying power

  11. Economic Well-Being Increase in high-income families Increase in child poverty

  12. Dashboard of Latino Well-Being: Education INDICATOR: Percent of Latinos 25 years and over with at least a Bachelor’s degree OUTLOOK PERCENT CHANGE

  13. Education 31 percent increase in college attainment

  14. Education Significantly lower high school graduation rates when compared to the total population

  15. Education Significantly lower third grade reading levels than the overall population

  16. Economic Well-Being Concentration in low-wage industries

  17. Dashboard of Latino Well-Being: Health and Human Services INDICATOR: Percent of Latino children 18 and under with health insurance OUTLOOK PERCENT CHANGE

  18. Health 90% of Latino children now have access to healthcare vs.

  19. Housing Slight increase in home ownership

  20. Dashboard of Latino Well-Being: Housing INDICATOR: Percent of Latino households that are not cost burdened OUTLOOK PERCENT CHANGE

  21. Illinois Latino Voters in the 2008 U.S. Presidential Elections • 42,000 new Latino Voters Registered for the 2008 U.S. Presidential Elections in Illinois • Latinos account for 40% of national increase in total voter turnout • Nearly 47% Latino Citizens (18+) in Illinois Voted Source: U.S. Census, Current Population Survey, November 2008

  22. What we’re doing to shape our future The Forum conducts analysis to inform, influence and lead. Its goals are to improve education outcomes, advocate for affordable housing, promote just immigration policies, and engage diverse sectors of the community, with an understanding that advancing Latinos advances a shared future.

  23. Long Term Goals • EARLY EDUATION - All Latino children have access to high quality services that are linguistically and culturally appropriate • IMMIGRATION – All individuals living in the U.S, regardless of their country of origin, are recognized as valuable and contributing members of society and have equal access to equity and prosperity

  24. Long Term Goals • HOUSING – All Latinos, including low and mid-income families, have access to safe, quality, affordable housing • CIVIC ADVANCEMENT – A Latino community that is strong from the inside out, with thriving organizations able to meet their missions and work in strategic alliance with one another and other groups/coalitions to accomplish larger goals

  25. What we’re doing to shape our future • The Latino Policy Forum integrates • Research • Policy • Advocacy • Community Engagement • Link Policy to Advocacy and Community

  26. Acuerdo • Established Stakeholder partnership through Acuerdo model • Developing an education, issue specific Latino voice • Consensus on agenda, principles, talking points • Build and expand leadership • Position members at policy tables • Engage with over 100 organizations

  27. Theory of Change • INFORM Change to public awareness and attitudes • INFLUENCE Policy Change • LEAD Community Level Change

  28. Addressing the Paradox • Paradox of strengths and challenges will continue • Articulate a cohesive vision and an organized voice to address strengths and challenges • Future of region’s and Latino community are intertwined – shared future Photo from front page of Red Eye, May 2, 2006

  29. For More Information Sylvia Puente Executive Director Spuente@latinopolicyforum.org 312-376-1766 x 224 180 N Michigan, suite1250 Chicago, IL 60601 www.latinopolicyforum.org Latino Policy Forum @latinopolicy

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