Being Counted Means Ensuring Healthcare for Our Kids
The census determines how much federal funding each community receives for Medicaid, Head Start, the Children’s Health Insurance
Program, and other services that help ensure millions of kids don’t miss out on healthcare and education.
Finally, The 2020 Census Counts Same-Sex Couples
For the first time in history, the 2020 Census includes a question that allows same-sex couples living together to identify as such. This
redefines what a family is to the government and will influence how the census counts families for generations to come.
How To Write In A New Race On The Census Form
America's racial categories have changed many times, revealing the true diversity of the country at each point. You can self-identify
on the 2020 Census by marking one or more than one race, and writing in your ethnicity.
Stakeholder Convening: State and Local Government Stakeholders: March 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
March 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT: The U.S. Census Bureau, as part of the 2030 Census Enhancing External Engagement research project,
is holding a series of six Virtual Stakeholder Convening Sessions to collect best practices, discuss needs of engagement, and connect
partners with other partners who might want to independently share ideas directly.