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Road to the 2020 Census Engaging our Communities

Learn about the importance of the 2020 Census, its impact on fair representation and federal funding distribution, and how to get involved and mobilize your community. Discover resources for hard-to-count populations, find information on Complete Count Committees, and explore job opportunities with the Census Bureau.

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Road to the 2020 Census Engaging our Communities

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  1. Road to the 2020 Census Engaging our Communities Michael Khouri Partnership Specialists U.S. CensusBureau

  2. Why do we take the Census?It’s in the Constitution The first census was in 1790. The U.S. Constitution requires a census every 10 years. The census covers the entire country and everyone living here. Article 1, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct

  3. It’s about fair representation Every 10 years, the results of the census are used to reapportion the House of Representatives, determining how many seats each state gets.

  4. It’s about redistricting After each census, state officials use the results to redraw the boundaries of their congressional and state legislative districts adapting to population shifts.

  5. It means $675 billion Census data determines how more than $675 billion in federal funds are distributed back to tribal, state, and local governments.

  6. The Role of the Decennial Census in the Geographic Distribution of Federal Funds

  7. 2020 will be easier than ever New Ability to Self Respond Starting March 23, 2020 • Internet • Phone • Paper Form • Or traditional in person interview

  8. Languages – Supporting Linguistically Diverse Populations • Available in Spanish • Enumerator Instruments (hand held) • Paper questionnaire and other mailings • Field enumeration materials • Internet option and Census Questionnaire Assistance (CQAs) will be available in 12 non English languages • Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Vietnamese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, Tagalog, Polish, French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Japanese • Items available in 59 non-English languages • Language glossary • Language identification card

  9. Your data is confidential Results of the census are reported in statistical format only The Census Bureau does not share a respondentspersonal information with other governmentagencies Census Bureau surveys and censuses are confidential and protected under Title 13 of the US. Code Under Title 13 all census employees swear to a lifetime oathto protect respondentinformation Penalties for wrongful disclosure - Up to 5 years imprisonment and or a fine of$250,000

  10. Focus on Hard to Count Populations • Veterans • Homeless • Children under 5 • Senior Citizens • People with disabilities • Renters • Foreign Born/Immigrant Population • Farm workers/Migrant Workers • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander • Refugees • Limited English Proficiency

  11. Pasadena CA Low Response Areas www.census.gov/roam

  12. Pasadena CA Low Response Areas www.census.gov/roam

  13. Complete Count Committee (CCC) • Complete Count Committees (CCC) are volunteer committees established by tribal, state, and local governments and community leaders or organizations to increase awareness and motivate residents to respond to the 2020 Census. Success of the census depends on the community involvement at every level. • Community-Based Organizations • Non-Profits • Social Service Providers • Foundations • Businesses • Media, including ethnic in-language • Faith-Based Organizations • Health Organizations

  14. Complete Count Committees

  15. NextSteps • Help to generate your communitiesreadiness • for the 2020Census • Work to mobilize your community and form Complete CountCommittees (CCC) • Invite census staff to your networkmeetings • Apply for census jobs and help us to recruita • diverse staff for theACO’s

  16. Recruiting and Staffing Numbersfor Area Census Office (ACO) • Spring 2019 • Address Canvassing field staff (approx. 300 perACO) • Spring 2019 • Wave 2 ACO Management (approx. 10 perACO) • Fall 2019 • Non-Response Follow-Up field staff (approx. 500 perACO)

  17. Recruiting Information • Online application • Competitive pay rates • Qualifications • U.S. Citizen • Pass a background check • Veteran's Preference • Supervisory and/or management experience • for management positions • Preliminary recruiting effort begins May 2018

  18. Recruiting Information • Recruiting Information Management Positions • www.census.gov/fieldjobs • Application Portal: www.usajobs.gov • Recruiting Information for Office and Field Jobs • 2020census.gov/jobs • 1-855-JOB-2020 • (RecruitingHotline)

  19. ContactInformation Los Angeles Regional Census Center 555 W. 5th St, 30thFloor Los Angeles California,90013 Michael Khouri U. S. Census Bureau PartnershipSpecialist Michael.Khouri@2020census.gov 747-273-9728

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