Latino Policy Forum

¡FELICES FIESTAS Y PRÓSPERO 2012! The Latino Policy Forum has had a busy and productive year. Mil gracias for your partnership in leveraging the power, influence, and leadership of the Latino community to advance our shared future. But there is still much work to be done: 2011 was a challenging year for many Latinos, and the Forum must grow to keep pace with the demand for our work. Learn more about our 2011 accomplishments & Annual Appeal.
BUDGETING FOR RESULTS: On December 14, nearly 60 Latino nonprofit leaders attended a workshop sponsored by the Illinois Latino Family Commission and the Latino Policy Forum to learn more about Budgeting for Results, a fiscal framework that creates a stronger link between state spending and the achievement of programmatic results and outcomes. Read more.
TRAINING 500+ LATINO PARENTS TO HELP KIDS EXCEL IN SCHOOL: Building on research that demonstrates the profound effect that parents' involvement in a child's preschool years has on future academic success, we've launched the second year of our Abriendo Puertas program in Chicago, with the ambitious goal of equipping more than 500 local Latino parents with the tools to be their childs' first teacher. Read the full press release in English or Español.
LATINOS ARE ILLINOIS' LARGEST MINORITY: Census 2010 data confirms a demographic trend we've had on our radar for years. Representing more than 15% of the state's population, Latinos are now the largest minority community in Illinois, with the population having grown more than 32% over the past decade. Click here to view an interactive map from the US Census Bureau.
NEW JOURNALISM ON LATINO CHILDREN: The Latino Policy Forum supports researchers from the University of California at Berkeley in releasing a study on sharp preschool access disparities faced by Latino children in Illinois. More information available here.

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Latino Policy Forum Publications - To download copies of An American Agenda from a Latino Perspective, Transforming Early Learning: Educational Equity for Young Latinos, and other Latino Policy Forum publications, please visit our publications page.

Crain's Chicago Business: Latino group says new city ward map shortchanges Hispanics
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Chicago Tribune: Needed: ICE/Chavez bail outrage (Letter to Editor)
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Hoy: Esperanza Bilingüe (Letter to Editor)
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The Gate: Family Unity? Obama’s proposed rule to keep immigrant families together brings doubts among community agencies
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Hoy: Encontrar al responsable (Letter to Editor)
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Latino Education Summit: Help Shape Our Future
2/11/2012
Arturo Velasquez Institute (2800 S. Western, Chicago)
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Budgeting For Results: How Latino-Led Nonprofits Must Respond
12/14/2011
180 N. Michigan Avenue, 6th floor conference room, Chicago, IL 60601
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Property Management Training
12/5/2011
Latino Policy Forum, 180 N. Michigan, 6th Floor Conference Room, Chicago
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Housing Education Seminar
11/19/2011
La Villita Community Church, 2300 S. Millard, Chicago
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Rental Housing Expo
10/22/2011
Arturo Velasquez West Side Technical Institute (2800 S. Western Ave, Chicago)
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