Children’s Aid Is an Official 2010 Census Partner!
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Feb 17 2010
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Children’s Aid Society encourages all the residents of its communities in New York City to participate in the 2010 Census. “It’s important that everyone be counted,” said Richard Buery, President and CEO of The Children’s Aid Society. Every year, more than $300 billion in federal funds are awarded to states and communities for new hospitals, schools, better transportation and social services based on the Census’ population count, which is taken every 10 years.
“It’s completely safe to respond to every Census question,” said Mr. Buery. “By law, the Census Bureau cannot share your individual answers with anyone, including federal, state and local agencies of any kind. That means, regardless of immigration status, employment status or housing situation, you should respond to the Census because your information is completely confidential.”
Children’s Aid will host several information nights so that community members can learn more about the 2010 Census. The first is Wednesday, February 17th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Dunlevy Milbank Center, 14-32 West 118th Street in Harlem. (For more information please call 212-996-1716 or download this flyer.) Also, teens from several Children’s Aid programs will be trained to convey accurate information about the 2010 Census to members of their communities, and will engage in various activities to encourage participation.
