The Department of Early Childhood Act Passed!
Doubled-Up Homelessness
Among Latinos experiencing homelessness in Chicago, about 91% are living "doubled-up," or, living with others due to economic necessity, not by choice.
Latino Policy Forum selected as Yield Giving Open Call awardee
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Our Mission
Through advocacy and analysis, the Forum builds a foundation for equity, justice and economic prosperity for the Latino community. By catalyzing policy change, the Forum works to improve education outcomes, advocate for affordable housing, promote just immigration policies and strengthen community leadership.
Forum in the News
WGLT mentions Forum and IWERC's recently conducted survey research on Latino college student recruitment and retention
Senator Dick Durbin meets with Welcome to Illinois coalition in support of newly arrived migrants to the state
Lourdes Duarte of WGN News interviews Sylvia Puente on Illinois Latino Agenda and Mayor Brandon Johnson
Events
Latino Unity Day 2024
Latino Unity Day: Driving Progress in Illinois May 7 & 8, 2024 Springfield, IL