For more information on census outreach, contact Director of Civic Engagement Virginia Mosqueda at (213) 413-4130.

Families: Educate and Participate

It is critical that every single member of the family be counted in the census because California stands to lose $11,400 in federal funding over the next 10 years for every person not counted in California.

Learn more about why it matters to participate in the census. Download a toolkit for parents and early education providers!

Here are the facts:

It's easy. It's important. It's confidential. No one can see your census information except for the census bureau - it cannot be shared with anyone else, including law enforcement or other agencies. Access a sample form so you know what to look for in the mail.

Children are most undercounted. Children under age 5 are undercounted in the census more than any other age group. The census counts all children, regardless of age, and includes foster children and other dependents.

What you can do:

• Contact any of these local nonprofits to ask for help with the census form
• Educate yourself about the census. Download a toolkit for parents and educators.
• Educate your children about the importance of the census and participate with them
• Ask your children's school about what they are doing to promote census participation
• Ask your neighborhood council and/or homeowners' association about what they are doing to promote the census
• Talk to your families, friends and neighbors about the importance of census participation

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