Have you received your form yet? You know the one - where you fill out for the Census? The one where you have to include your family member count. Most people disregard the forms, but it is very crucial to get a proper head count for our children and family members.
WHY IS THE CENSUS SO IMPORTANT?
"A complete and accurate count of our nation's youngest is critical to their health and education, and the future strength of our communities and labor force," said Robert M. Groves, director of the U.S. Census Bureau.
The federal government uses Census data to determine how to best distribute more than $400 billion in annual funds, including $26 billion earmarked for educational services and other programs to benefit children. Undercounting will mean some communities won't get the funds that they need.
The full Census occurs only once every 10 years, therefore a child born today will be in the fourth grade during the next national Census. Missing them this year means the child would spend their first decade of life with reduced health, education and community services because the federal government is unaware of the need.
Click HERE to see a message from Dora about the Census!
Click HERE to visit the 2010 Census website to learn more about the campaign, download web buttons, forms, and more.
Please do your part because EVERY child counts!
**Information for this post was provided by Global Influence.
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