Workshops
8:30–10:00 a.m.
Advocating for Change and Creating Better Public Policy!
Presented by Alliance for Justice
Affiliate/Nonprofit Management
Room 25A
With the rise in anti-immigrant sentiments and the absence of federal immigration reform legislation, it is more important than ever that immigrant rights advocates take advantage of the power and reach of effective advocacy. By knowing the rules and limits of advocacy in general, and lobbying in particular, groups can feel confident in fighting for better public policy at the local, state, and federal level. As NCLR President Janet Murguía said in a recent speech, immigration is “on the verge of becoming one of the largest civil rights issues of our generation.” Latinos must continue to stand up for their rights and safeguard freedoms for future generations. We can and should advocate for change in our communities and throughout the country. In fact, America's future depends on it!
Presented by Alliance for Justice
Affiliate/Nonprofit Management
Room 25A
With the rise in anti-immigrant sentiments and the absence of federal immigration reform legislation, it is more important than ever that immigrant rights advocates take advantage of the power and reach of effective advocacy. By knowing the rules and limits of advocacy in general, and lobbying in particular, groups can feel confident in fighting for better public policy at the local, state, and federal level. As NCLR President Janet Murguía said in a recent speech, immigration is “on the verge of becoming one of the largest civil rights issues of our generation.” Latinos must continue to stand up for their rights and safeguard freedoms for future generations. We can and should advocate for change in our communities and throughout the country. In fact, America's future depends on it!
- Hear the success stories of NCLR Affiliates and other groups from around the country who have advocated for change and won!
- Receive worksheets and participate in breakout sessions through which you will better understand lobbying, tracking lobbying, and identifying lobbying limits
- Walk away with fact sheets in English and Spanish on a variety of topics including "What is Advocacy?" and "What are the Definitions of Lobbying?"; a copy of Alliance for Justice's comprehensive manual, Being A Player: A Guide to Lobbying Regulations for Advocacy Charities; a copy of Worry Free Advocacy for Nonprofits in English or Spanish; and other helpful information.
An Economic and Labor Policy that Lifts All Boats: How Can We Make Sure the Labor Market Works for Latinos?
Presented by American Rights at Work
Workforce Development
Room 23A
Latinos constitute an increasing share of the labor market in cities and states throughout the nation, and their success is central to the ability of those labor markets to function and serve the needs of the entire population. While all U.S. workers have experienced slow job growth, stagnant wages, and declining benefits, there is growing awareness that Latino workers are especially hard hit by the current economic downturn. Latinos face a labor market in which they have fewer jobs, lower wages, fewer career ladders, lower rates of health insurance coverage and lower quality of coverage, and declining pension coverage relative to their non-Latino counterparts. Given this, a panel of experts will address the following questions.
Presented by American Rights at Work
Workforce Development
Room 23A
Latinos constitute an increasing share of the labor market in cities and states throughout the nation, and their success is central to the ability of those labor markets to function and serve the needs of the entire population. While all U.S. workers have experienced slow job growth, stagnant wages, and declining benefits, there is growing awareness that Latino workers are especially hard hit by the current economic downturn. Latinos face a labor market in which they have fewer jobs, lower wages, fewer career ladders, lower rates of health insurance coverage and lower quality of coverage, and declining pension coverage relative to their non-Latino counterparts. Given this, a panel of experts will address the following questions.
- What economic policies should we adopt to close the gaps in the labor market?
- Which particular programs will reach beyond the universal and address the particular needs of Latino workers?
- Which public policy options will improve the economic situation for Latinos?
- What legislative changes to labor and employment law would benefit Latinos?
Beyond the Classroom: How After-School Programs Can Help Close the Latino Education Gap
Education
Room 24B
After-school programs can play a crucial role in improving the academic achievement of Latino youth. They serve as a critical opportunity for children to gain 21st century skills in global literacy, problem-solving, innovation, and creativity through supplementary academic support and developmentally rich activities. At this session, participants will learn about:
Education
Room 24B
After-school programs can play a crucial role in improving the academic achievement of Latino youth. They serve as a critical opportunity for children to gain 21st century skills in global literacy, problem-solving, innovation, and creativity through supplementary academic support and developmentally rich activities. At this session, participants will learn about:
- Learn about the current state of Latino-serving after-school programs through the findings of a 2007 NCLR study
- Discuss the latest policy implications for public funding of after-school programs
- Walk away with resources from the After-School Alliance which can strengthen programs and services
Effective Case Management Can Make Your Work Easy
Workforce Development
Room 28A
NCLR and its Affiliate partners have consistently found that case management is central to the success of almost any program serving their constituents. Effective case management tools can help community-based organizations become more efficient in providing and managing the wide range of holistic services for clients and participants. Effective, fundable workforce development programs are results-focused and data-driven, forcing service providers to track and document measurable impact and results. At this workshop, you will learn about the essential role of case management in workforce development and career pathways programs, as well as various tools that can enhance your case management systems. Handouts will be available.
Workforce Development
Room 28A
NCLR and its Affiliate partners have consistently found that case management is central to the success of almost any program serving their constituents. Effective case management tools can help community-based organizations become more efficient in providing and managing the wide range of holistic services for clients and participants. Effective, fundable workforce development programs are results-focused and data-driven, forcing service providers to track and document measurable impact and results. At this workshop, you will learn about the essential role of case management in workforce development and career pathways programs, as well as various tools that can enhance your case management systems. Handouts will be available.
- Learn about the critical role that case management plays in supporting Latino workers and job seekers, and in producing positive outcomes for programs
- Which particular programs will reach beyond the universal and address the particular needs of Latino workers?
- Hear stories from NCLR Affiliates on providing effective case management
- Learn about Management Information Systems (MIS) programs that can optimize case management for your organization
Serving, Leading, and Inspiring: Latinas in Elected and Appointed Office
Women’s Issues
Room 28B
Latinas are serving in elected and appointed offices throughout the country at every level of government. In these offices – from local school council presidents to state and congressional representatives – Hispanic women are gaining influence and decision-making power that is affecting Latino communities every day. How do Latinas in elected and appointed office get to these positions, and how do they tackle the substantive challenges waiting for them when they arrive? Join us for a moderated discussion with several Latina elected and appointed officials who will share their journeys with us and most importantly talk about what it is like to serve, lead, and inspire so many. This session will serve to:
Women’s Issues
Room 28B
Latinas are serving in elected and appointed offices throughout the country at every level of government. In these offices – from local school council presidents to state and congressional representatives – Hispanic women are gaining influence and decision-making power that is affecting Latino communities every day. How do Latinas in elected and appointed office get to these positions, and how do they tackle the substantive challenges waiting for them when they arrive? Join us for a moderated discussion with several Latina elected and appointed officials who will share their journeys with us and most importantly talk about what it is like to serve, lead, and inspire so many. This session will serve to:
- Present real life case studies of women who have attained and now hold elected and appointed office
- Serve as a resource in considering elected or appointed office and a guide in how to best serve
- Serve to examine the everyday responsibilities and challenges these Latinas face outside of the articulated job description
Somos el Futuro: The Health Status of Latino Children in America
Health
Room 24A
Nearly 40% of the uninsured children in the U.S. are Latino, and their access to the health education and care that can foster healthy development is severely limited. Many Latino children live in low-income families (61%) with impaired ability to access affordable health services. The barriers that they face contribute to widening health and social disparities. However, there are strategies which can ameliorate these disparities and give Latinos the opportunity they deserve to become full and productive members of American society.
Health
Room 24A
Nearly 40% of the uninsured children in the U.S. are Latino, and their access to the health education and care that can foster healthy development is severely limited. Many Latino children live in low-income families (61%) with impaired ability to access affordable health services. The barriers that they face contribute to widening health and social disparities. However, there are strategies which can ameliorate these disparities and give Latinos the opportunity they deserve to become full and productive members of American society.
- Learn about the health status of Latino children in America
- Examine the need for culturally and linguistically appropriate health education programs for Latinos
- Identify effective strategies and campaigns that you can be a part of to influence Latino children’s health nationwide
- Discuss the barriers that Latino children and parents face in accessing health coverage
Strengthening the Hispanic American Family
Community-Building
Affiliate/Nonprofit Management
Room 25C
The three winning Affiliates of the 2008 NCLR/Annie E. Casey Foundation Family Strengthening Awards will present their exemplary programs and share the principles that they employ in an holistic approach to address the challenges that Latino families in the U.S. face today. In this interactive workshop designed to fuel planning for family strengthening initiatives, participants will be able to network with other Affiliates, share ideas, inspire one another, and learn about specific resources that can help them enhance current efforts and move forward in planning/replicating new family strengthening modules. Award-winners will share their best practices including recruitment processes, challenges, and successes. In addition, they will explain why they established their programs with a focus on strengthening Latino families, how they work with Latino families to develop these programs, and how they measure their impact. This is a great opportunity for Affiliates and other community leaders who seek to incorporate family strengthening strategies in their work and obtain ideas from these model programs.
Community-Building
Affiliate/Nonprofit Management
Room 25C
The three winning Affiliates of the 2008 NCLR/Annie E. Casey Foundation Family Strengthening Awards will present their exemplary programs and share the principles that they employ in an holistic approach to address the challenges that Latino families in the U.S. face today. In this interactive workshop designed to fuel planning for family strengthening initiatives, participants will be able to network with other Affiliates, share ideas, inspire one another, and learn about specific resources that can help them enhance current efforts and move forward in planning/replicating new family strengthening modules. Award-winners will share their best practices including recruitment processes, challenges, and successes. In addition, they will explain why they established their programs with a focus on strengthening Latino families, how they work with Latino families to develop these programs, and how they measure their impact. This is a great opportunity for Affiliates and other community leaders who seek to incorporate family strengthening strategies in their work and obtain ideas from these model programs.
- Network with Affiliates and community leaders and increase your knowledge of effective family strengthening programs around the country
- Hear from experts about holistic approaches and special connections needed to support and strengthen Latino families in different program areas
- Learn how to implement or adapt successful family strengthening strategies in your organization
The Afro-Latino Experience: An Exploration of Identity in the U.S. and Abroad
Presented by Inter-American Foundation
Community-Building
Room 24C
Latin America has long been thought of in terms of its Spanish and indigenous roots, ignoring the contributions of the five million slaves forced across the Atlantic. The 150 million African descendants currently in the region represent a third of its population and more than half of its poor. Overcoming poverty is complicated by marginalization, discrimination, and years of unwavering denial of bias by governments. Join us to hear from young Afro-Latino activists from the U.S. and Ecuador who will share how they are addressing these and other challenges in their communities.
Presented by Inter-American Foundation
Community-Building
Room 24C
Latin America has long been thought of in terms of its Spanish and indigenous roots, ignoring the contributions of the five million slaves forced across the Atlantic. The 150 million African descendants currently in the region represent a third of its population and more than half of its poor. Overcoming poverty is complicated by marginalization, discrimination, and years of unwavering denial of bias by governments. Join us to hear from young Afro-Latino activists from the U.S. and Ecuador who will share how they are addressing these and other challenges in their communities.
- Learn how young Afro-Latinos are in the forefront of addressing racial conflicts in their communities
- Hear from young Afro-Latinos who are proud to identify as African descendants and who will share their experiences on how they are changing their profile in the community to a more positive image
- Hear how Afro-Latinos have introduced African culture into the school curriculum in the U.S. and Latin America
The Impact of Online Technologies on the Nonprofit Business Model
Community and Family Wealth-Building
Room 23B
Online technologies now offer a variety of business services literally available at your fingertips. Unlocking the potential of these technologies can be key to maintaining day-to-day staff efficiency and the depth of service offered to your target community. This workshop will share stories from industry experts and on how NCLR has used technology to revolutionize the way we communicate, work, and gather data. This workshop will provide a guide on free and inexpensive online tools that can help you optimize your work.
Community and Family Wealth-Building
Room 23B
Online technologies now offer a variety of business services literally available at your fingertips. Unlocking the potential of these technologies can be key to maintaining day-to-day staff efficiency and the depth of service offered to your target community. This workshop will share stories from industry experts and on how NCLR has used technology to revolutionize the way we communicate, work, and gather data. This workshop will provide a guide on free and inexpensive online tools that can help you optimize your work.
- Learn how NCLR and other nonprofits use technology to facilitate and enhance their work
- Gain knowledge of online databases that increase productivity and enhance services
- Learn about online communities that allow you to create a robust forum for interaction between content and members
Who Pays the Price? The Impact of Immigration Enforcement on America’s Children
Policy
Room 23C
In the last few years, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has stepped up immigration enforcement, resulting in the detention and eventual deportation of thousands of immigrants. In addition, in the last several years there has been a rise in anti-immigrant policies at the local and state level. A fact that has escaped much attention is how the convergence of these factors has impacted children, including those who are U.S. citizens. During this workshop, a panel of experts will discuss the consequences of immigration enforcement policies on children and overview strategies for raising the visibility of how raids and anti-immigrant policies negatively impact children.
Workshops
Policy
Room 23C
In the last few years, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has stepped up immigration enforcement, resulting in the detention and eventual deportation of thousands of immigrants. In addition, in the last several years there has been a rise in anti-immigrant policies at the local and state level. A fact that has escaped much attention is how the convergence of these factors has impacted children, including those who are U.S. citizens. During this workshop, a panel of experts will discuss the consequences of immigration enforcement policies on children and overview strategies for raising the visibility of how raids and anti-immigrant policies negatively impact children.
Workshops
1:30–3:00 p.m.
An Interactive Dialogue about the National Workforce Development Landscape
Workforce Development
Room 28A
How Do Existing and Emerging Strategies Impact Upward Mobility for Latino Workers? The workforce development field is rapidly changing as key industries and local workforce systems struggle to identify and prepare employees and tap into new pools of qualified workers. Many NCLR Affiliates, community-based organizations, and other local stakeholders are often preoccupied with providing direct services to their constituents to keep up with new trends and innovative approaches in the field while other local partners create new approaches that reshape the field out of necessity. Come to this workshop to hear which programs and policies that researchers, foundations, and other community-based practitioners feel will have a positive impact on local workers and the national workforce system.
Workforce Development
Room 28A
How Do Existing and Emerging Strategies Impact Upward Mobility for Latino Workers? The workforce development field is rapidly changing as key industries and local workforce systems struggle to identify and prepare employees and tap into new pools of qualified workers. Many NCLR Affiliates, community-based organizations, and other local stakeholders are often preoccupied with providing direct services to their constituents to keep up with new trends and innovative approaches in the field while other local partners create new approaches that reshape the field out of necessity. Come to this workshop to hear which programs and policies that researchers, foundations, and other community-based practitioners feel will have a positive impact on local workers and the national workforce system.
- Hear about national initiatives that strive to develop programs and systems that support employment and career mobility
- Share experiences and innovative practices with fellow Affiliates and partners
Enlight: A Second Chance for First-time Offenders
Education
Policy
Room 25A
This workshop will provide information about Enlight’s youth diversion program and how it has successfully changed the lives of young adult first-time offenders. We will focus on alcohol and drug education and the impact of alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) treatment, as well as the importance of employability. Learn what has worked for the participants in the Enlight program and how they were helped in altering their lifestyles to stay away from drugs and alcohol and out of the criminal justice system.
Education
Policy
Room 25A
This workshop will provide information about Enlight’s youth diversion program and how it has successfully changed the lives of young adult first-time offenders. We will focus on alcohol and drug education and the impact of alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) treatment, as well as the importance of employability. Learn what has worked for the participants in the Enlight program and how they were helped in altering their lifestyles to stay away from drugs and alcohol and out of the criminal justice system.
- Learn about Enlight’s program focusing on the impact of alcohol and drugs on youth
- Hear about the importance of employability in diverting youth from the criminal justice system
- Discover what it takes to clear a criminal record
Todos Somos Familia: Advocating for the Latino LGBT Community
Presented by BIENESTAR
Community-Building
Room 23B
Faced with prejudice and discrimination on two fronts, LGBT Latinos seek the support of the Latino community. Latino leaders speak on the importance of including LGBT Latino advocacy as part of the struggle to improve the lives of all Latinos. This panel will explore the unique features and contours of the Latino LGBT community’s experiences and their infinite correlation with the broader Latino social justice movement.
Presented by BIENESTAR
Community-Building
Room 23B
Faced with prejudice and discrimination on two fronts, LGBT Latinos seek the support of the Latino community. Latino leaders speak on the importance of including LGBT Latino advocacy as part of the struggle to improve the lives of all Latinos. This panel will explore the unique features and contours of the Latino LGBT community’s experiences and their infinite correlation with the broader Latino social justice movement.
- Hear about the challenges that LGBT Latinos face, including police brutality; poverty; access issues in education, health, employment, and immigration systems; and their families
- Explore the effects of family acceptance on LGBT Latinos
- Examine discrimination by and within the Latino community
- Learn what you can do to combat homophobia in the Latino community
Legislative Update
Policy
Room 28C
Congress is currently debating the renewal of several laws that will affect the lives of millions of Latinos. In this workshop, NCLR’s team of public policy analysts will provide up-to-date information about the legislative issues that are likely to have a real impact on Latino communities.
Policy
Room 28C
Congress is currently debating the renewal of several laws that will affect the lives of millions of Latinos. In this workshop, NCLR’s team of public policy analysts will provide up-to-date information about the legislative issues that are likely to have a real impact on Latino communities.
- Be briefed on criminal justice, economic mobility, education, and immigration, and have an opportunity to ask questions on these and other issues
- Receive background materials on NCLR’s public policy priorities
- Have the opportunity to dialogue with NCLR policy staff
Let’s Talk About Sex: Strategies for Preventing Teen and Unplanned Pregnancies
Health
Room 24A
Fifty-one percent of Latinas get pregnant before the age of 20, and nearly 50% of pregnancies among Latinas are unplanned. Lowering these rates requires a multifaceted approach which encourages communication among parents and their children and increases awareness of contraceptive options among Latino women and men. Join NCLR and the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy to discuss innovative strategies to address these issues.
Health
Room 24A
Fifty-one percent of Latinas get pregnant before the age of 20, and nearly 50% of pregnancies among Latinas are unplanned. Lowering these rates requires a multifaceted approach which encourages communication among parents and their children and increases awareness of contraceptive options among Latino women and men. Join NCLR and the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy to discuss innovative strategies to address these issues.
- Understand current pregnancy data and trends in the Latino community
- Examine the need for culturally and linguistically appropriate sexual and reproductive health education programs for Latinos
- Discuss the reproductive health care barriers that Latinos face
Presented by The Julian Samora Legacy Project
Community-Building
Room 24C
Presented by Julian Samora Legacy Project NCLR cofounder Dr. Ernesto Galarza once observed that, “One can use knowledge from the past to affect the present and possibly help form the future.” This workshop will examine NCLR’s early years to address key questions for the future. The following questions will be addressed:
Community-Building
Room 24C
Presented by Julian Samora Legacy Project NCLR cofounder Dr. Ernesto Galarza once observed that, “One can use knowledge from the past to affect the present and possibly help form the future.” This workshop will examine NCLR’s early years to address key questions for the future. The following questions will be addressed:
- What qualities and skills must new leaders develop to foster the participatory democracy that is vital in the 21st century?
- What can we learn from our past about empowering those marginalized in our community to define their own goals?
- What challenges common to NCLR and Affiliate endeavors have changed or remained the same?
Promising Advances for the Early Care and Education of Latino Children
Education
Policy
Room 25B
Evaluations of high-quality early care and education programs show promising results, particularly for low-income children and those most at risk of school failure. The potential of these programs has led federal and state-level policymakers to increase and expand access to early childhood care and education programs, signaling a significant step forward in improving services for Latino children and families.
Education
Policy
Room 25B
Evaluations of high-quality early care and education programs show promising results, particularly for low-income children and those most at risk of school failure. The potential of these programs has led federal and state-level policymakers to increase and expand access to early childhood care and education programs, signaling a significant step forward in improving services for Latino children and families.
- Learn about how national child care subsidy debates, the Head Start reauthorization, and state preschool provisions are opening up new opportunities to serve Latino children and families better
- Talk with national advocates about how to ensure effective implementation of these programs
¡Si Se Puede! Measuring Success and Using the Results
Affiliate/Nonprofit Management
Room 23A
How do you know you really are making a difference in the lives of people who receive your services? Find out how your organization can collect outcome information to prove that you are having a positive impact on Latinos and other populations. Based on the success of the Latin American Youth Center, you will learn how to create a culture of learning and inquiry among your staff.
Affiliate/Nonprofit Management
Room 23A
How do you know you really are making a difference in the lives of people who receive your services? Find out how your organization can collect outcome information to prove that you are having a positive impact on Latinos and other populations. Based on the success of the Latin American Youth Center, you will learn how to create a culture of learning and inquiry among your staff.
- Learn about the importance of evaluation in today’s nonprofit environment
- Examine the need for a “culture of learning” in nonprofit organizations
- Explore how to use outcome information to provide improved services to your clients
The Border and Its Impact Across the U.S.
Community and Family Wealth-Building
Room 28B
The post-9/11 environment has had a profound effect and will continue to change communities throughout the country. This workshop will present the nation’s largest real estate development project in San Ysidro along the U.S. border with Mexico and discuss the impact on travel, the economy, and community/cultural development. Join us in the discussion!
Community and Family Wealth-Building
Room 28B
The post-9/11 environment has had a profound effect and will continue to change communities throughout the country. This workshop will present the nation’s largest real estate development project in San Ysidro along the U.S. border with Mexico and discuss the impact on travel, the economy, and community/cultural development. Join us in the discussion!
- Discuss the barriers that Latino communities face based on the current dialogue, execution, and vision of national border policies
- Understand how border issues affect economic/community development efforts
- Discuss recommended practices in forming collaboratives and approaches for integrating community needs
“Welcoming America”: How Grassroots Immigrant Organizations Are Bringing Communities Together
Policy
Room 23C
Welcoming America is a national grassroots collaborative that uses innovative communications, public education, and community organizing to dramatically improve the climate for immigrants throughout the United States. Welcoming America is a relatively new initiative launched by a core group of national and statewide advocacy organizations and funders in July 2007. However, the project has already developed a positive national reputation for its ability to change local public opinion in favor of immigrants as well as to motivate thousands of U.S.-born individuals and organizations to actively support new Americans in their communities for the first time.
“Welcoming campaigns” are currently under way in 15 U.S. states – improving the climate for immigrants from Massachusetts to Tennessee to Washington State – and the movement continues to grow exponentially.
Policy
Room 23C
Welcoming America is a national grassroots collaborative that uses innovative communications, public education, and community organizing to dramatically improve the climate for immigrants throughout the United States. Welcoming America is a relatively new initiative launched by a core group of national and statewide advocacy organizations and funders in July 2007. However, the project has already developed a positive national reputation for its ability to change local public opinion in favor of immigrants as well as to motivate thousands of U.S.-born individuals and organizations to actively support new Americans in their communities for the first time.
“Welcoming campaigns” are currently under way in 15 U.S. states – improving the climate for immigrants from Massachusetts to Tennessee to Washington State – and the movement continues to grow exponentially.
- Learn how to establish a “welcoming campaign” in your community
- Gain insight on effective campaign messages
- Hear about the best practices of community representatives from throughout the U.S.
Special Session
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
HOME Clinic
Policy
Hall C
NCLR is partnering with the San Diego Housing Opportunities Collaborative to host a HOME Clinic. The HOME Clinic will combine pro bono legal advice, housing counseling, and loss mitigation to help those families who are struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments identify resources and assistance. The event centers on the advice of professional housing counselors from agencies certified by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Housing counselors are independent advisors who work on the family’s behalf to help them negotiate with their lender. Participants will be asked to register in advance to guarantee an opportunity to visit with a counselor, attorney, or service representative. All participants will receive additional resources, including information on future clinics, community resources, housing counseling agencies, and legal assistance.
Policy
Hall C
NCLR is partnering with the San Diego Housing Opportunities Collaborative to host a HOME Clinic. The HOME Clinic will combine pro bono legal advice, housing counseling, and loss mitigation to help those families who are struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments identify resources and assistance. The event centers on the advice of professional housing counselors from agencies certified by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Housing counselors are independent advisors who work on the family’s behalf to help them negotiate with their lender. Participants will be asked to register in advance to guarantee an opportunity to visit with a counselor, attorney, or service representative. All participants will receive additional resources, including information on future clinics, community resources, housing counseling agencies, and legal assistance.
- Meet with professionals who will offer resources, assistance, and advice on foreclosure prevention
- Receive valuable information including community resources, housing counseling agencies in your area, and legal assistance
Town Hall
3:30–5:00 p.m.
Providing Health Care for All: Making a National Priority Reality
Lead Sponsor
Office of Minority Health (OMH)
Co-Sponsor
Catholic Healthcare West
Room 20A-D
Reforming health care to improve affordability, access, and quality has become a major priority throughout the country. To be successful, any health reform must incorporate the concerns and priorities of Latino families who have much at stake in this debate. In anticipation of the presidential election, NCLR will bring together a panel of experts to discuss current health care reform proposals, their impact on the community, and innovative proposals and strategies to diminish health disparities.
Lead Sponsor
Office of Minority Health (OMH)
Co-Sponsor
Catholic Healthcare West
Room 20A-D
Reforming health care to improve affordability, access, and quality has become a major priority throughout the country. To be successful, any health reform must incorporate the concerns and priorities of Latino families who have much at stake in this debate. In anticipation of the presidential election, NCLR will bring together a panel of experts to discuss current health care reform proposals, their impact on the community, and innovative proposals and strategies to diminish health disparities.
- Gain insight about current health care reform proposals
- Engage experts in the field of health care disparities and reform
