Transcript: Telephonic Briefing on the State of Latino Health Care

On June 23, 2009, NCLR brought together policy, research, and on-the-ground experts to discuss the state of Latinos and health care, and how health reform at a federal level gives a chance to improve Latino health and well-being. Briefing panelists included: Kara D. Ryan, Research Analyst, Health Policy Project, NCLR; Jennifer Ng'andu, Deputy Director,Health Policy Project, NCLR; and Ana Melgoza, Director of Community Relations, San Ysidro Health Center, San Ysidro, California

Comprehensive Immigration Reform in 2009: Can We Do It and How?

Written Statement for a Hearing on Comprehensive Immigration Reform in 2009: Can We Do It and How?
Testimony Submitted to: U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and Border Security

Empowering Latino Consumers through Financial Counseling

Testimony, Empowering Latino Consumers through Financial Counseling Presented at: Improving Consumer Financial Literacy under the New Regulatory System Submitted to: U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit

Research Report: A Burden No Child Should Bear: How the Health Coverage System is Failing Latino Children ($15)

More than one in five (22.1%) Hispanic children is uninsured—nearly three times the rate of non-Hispanic White children (7.3%). Because health coverage has been shown to improve children’s access to timely care, the coverage gap has serious ramification for Latino children’s health and well-being. Yet Latino children and their families face structural barriers that prevent them from adequately accessing all health coverage systems in the United States. In order to ensure equitable health outcomes for Latinos and other children of color, policymakers must address these barriers and eliminate the health coverage gap.

Research Report: Paying the Price: The Impact of Immigration Raids on America’s Children ($25)

This report by the National Council of La Raza and the Urban Institute, details the consequences of immigration enforcement operations on children’s psychological, educational, economic, and social well-being. The report profiles three communities that experienced large-scale worksite raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the past year: Greeley, Colorado; Grand Island, Nebraska; and New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Testimony: The Ability of the Food Stamps Program to Improve Food Security and Nutritional Status for Latino Families and Children ($5)

Written testimony submitted to Congress on the Food Stamp Program noting its potential impact on health and nutrition status among Latino children.

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