Latino Children & Families Council

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Committees


1) DIA DEL NIÑO COMMITTEE:
We work to create an annual event, during which tradition, education, and fun can be celebrated amongst our children. We focus on providing the community with needed information and resources to help with parenting skills, health, and education; as well as providing the families with the opportunity to celebrate childhood in a fun and safe environment.


2) POLITICAL ADVOCACY COMMITTEE:
Political Advocacy – Laws, budgets, effects, advocacy at political level, funding information, grants, helping organizations meet the needs of the community.


3) PARENT COUNCIL COMMITTEE:
Parent Council – voice of clients, what is that they need, focus groups, forming parent council/ connecting parents to the council. Getting feedback from existing parent groups. This group can also advice/support the members of this council and will also find leadership opportunities/training for the members.


4) MEDIA/AWARENESS COMMITTEE:
This committee developed and coordinates a monthly radio program for Latino families that addresses a variety of social, cultural, economic, and educational issues that impact Latino families. The radio program provides an opportunity for Latino families to learn more about these issues, call in with questions, and hear about local resources and services for children and families.