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Ease of Use of Services for Latino Families Who Have Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs Action Learning Collaborative
Ease of Use of Services for Latino Families Who Have Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs Action Learning Collaborative
Tippecanoe = 12,947
Hamilton = 9,426
Ease of Use of Services for Latino Families Who Have Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs Action Learning Collaborative
35.6%
Ease of Use of Services for Latino Families Who Have Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs Action Learning Collaborative
US Census Data
The U.S. population will be considerably older and more
1964, number 76.4 million in 2012 and account for about one-quarter of the population
The non-Hispanic white population is projected to peak in
2024, at 199.6 million, up from 197.8 million in 2012. Unlike other race or ethnic groups, however, its population is projected to slowly decrease, falling by nearly 20.6 million from 2024 to 2060.
Source: 2012 U.S. Census Bureau
more than double, from 53.3 million in 2012 to 128.8 million in 2060. Consequently, by the end of the period, nearly one in three U.S. residents would be Hispanic, up from about one in six today
The U.S. is projected to become a majority-
minority nation for the first time in 2043. While the non-Hispanic white population will remain the largest single group, no group will make up a majority.
the United States. Behind English, the most common languages are Spanish, French, Chinese, German, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Italian, Korean and Russian. (Source: Census 2000)
Over 55 million (20% of population) individuals spoke a language other than English at home in 2007, an increase of 140 percent from 1980. The number of Spanish speakers rose by more than 23.4 million between 1980 and 2007, a 211 percent increase. 62% of those speaking a language other than English at home spoke Spanish. Twenty-one percent of children age 5 to 17 spoke a language other than English at home.
district rich in racial, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic diversity. Pike schools are multi-ethnic with a 60 percent population of students of color. The district has more than 850 international students who represent 64 countries and speak 68 languages.
population
Shifts in economy make postsecondary education necessary for
developing since 1970 - are due to changing immigration policy and world-wide competition
CMHCs have closed due to financial bankruptcy, however the need for services are high
Those who have chronic mental health issues and
those with dual diagnoses have few community resources for coordinated, comprehensive services
Ease of Use of Services for Latino Families Who Have Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs Action Learning Collaborative
Ease of Use of Services for Latino Families Who Have Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs Action Learning Collaborative
Ease of Use of Services for Latino Families Who Have Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs Action Learning Collaborative
Survey Says.
Total respondents: n = 90
83 had children, 18 of these had a child with a disability/chronic illness/special need
Looking at the 18 who have a child with a disability/chronic illness/special (check all that apply questions):
The majority stated that they ask their clinic (n=10) or doctor (n=14) for information when their child needs medical help When asked where they usually find information their child, the majority said they find information at the doctors office (n=9) and childs school (n=4)
Ease of Use of Services for Latino Families Who Have Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs Action Learning Collaborative
When asked what stands in the way when they try to get help:
n=6 stated they do not know about the available programs n=4 stated they do not understand the programs n=4 stated they do not know where to go sign up n=2 stated they do not have materials in their language n=1 stated there is no one there that speaks their language n=2 stated they were concerned about the citizenship requirements n=1 stated they do not know if they can trust them n=3 stated they do not have reliable transportation
Ease of Use of Services for Latino Families Who Have Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs Action Learning Collaborative
Ease of Use of Services for Latino Families Who Have Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs Action Learning Collaborative
We need You!!
We invite your participation, ideas, wisdom and energy to develop a strategic plan for Indiana to improve the ease of use of services for Latino Families.
Ease of Use of Services for Latino Families Who Have Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs Action Learning Collaborative