Make the Workforce Investment Act Work for Latinos: Principles for WIA Reauthorization

These principles for WIA reauthorization build on best practices from NCLR's Workforce Development Program and lessons learned from the experience of NCLR's Affiliate Network.

Six Victories for Latino Families in Financial Reform

Six reasons why the "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010" will provide greater protections for the Latino community.

Tri-Caucus Support Letter for Foreclosure Prevention Efforts

The Congressional Black Caucus, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus request support for two critical provisions in the “Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010” to assist individuals and communities threatened by foreclosure.

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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