1. Road to the 2020 Census Engaging our Communities
Michael Khouri
Partnership Specialists
U.S. Census Bureau

2. Why do we take the Census? It’s in the Constitution
The first census was in The U.S. Constitution requires a census every 10 years. The census covers the entire country and everyone living here.
Article 1, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution
The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct

3. It’s about fair representation
Every 10 years, the results of the census
are used to reapportion the House of Representatives, determining how many
seats each state gets.

4. It’s about redistricting
After each census, state officials use the results to redraw the boundaries of their congressional and state legislative districts adapting to population shifts.

5. It means $675 billion
Census data determines how more than $675 billion in federal funds are distributed back to tribal, state, and local governments.

6. The Role of the Decennial Census in the Geographic Distribution of Federal Funds
Our goal is to count everyone once, only one, and in the right place.

7. 2020 will be easier than ever New Ability to Self Respond
Starting March 23, 2020
Internet
Phone
Paper Form
Or traditional in person interview

8. Languages – Supporting Linguistically Diverse Populations
Available in Spanish
Enumerator Instruments (hand held)
Paper questionnaire and other mailings
Field enumeration materials
Internet option and Census Questionnaire Assistance (CQAs) will be available in 12 non English languages
Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Vietnamese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, Tagalog, Polish, French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Japanese
Items available in 59 non-English languages
Language glossary
Language identification card

9. Your data is confidential
Results of the census are reported in statistical format only
The Census Bureau does not share a respondents personal information with other government agencies
Census Bureau surveys and censuses are confidential and protected under Title 13 of the US. Code
Under Title 13 all census employees swear to a lifetime oath to protect respondent information
Penalties for wrongful disclosure - Up to 5 years imprisonment and or a fine of $250,000

10. Focus on Hard to Count Populations
Veterans
Homeless
Children under 5
Senior Citizens
People with disabilities
Renters
Foreign Born/Immigrant Population
Farm workers/Migrant Workers
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
Refugees
Limited English Proficiency

11. Pasadena CA Low Response Areas

12. Pasadena CA Low Response Areas

13. Complete Count Committee (CCC)
6/02/2014
Complete Count Committee (CCC)
Complete Count Committees (CCC) are volunteer committees established by tribal, state, and local governments and community leaders or organizations to increase awareness and motivate residents to respond to the 2020 Census. Success of the census depends on the community involvement at every level.
Community-Based Organizations
Non-Profits
Social Service Providers
Foundations
Businesses
Media, including ethnic in-language
Faith-Based Organizations
Health Organizations

14. Complete Count Committees

15. Next Steps Help to generate your communities readiness
for the 2020 Census
Work to mobilize your community and form Complete Count Committees (CCC)
Invite census staff to your network meetings
Apply for census jobs and help us to recruit a
diverse staff for the ACO’s

16. Recruiting and Staffing Numbers for Area Census Office (ACO)
Spring 2019
Address Canvassing field staff (approx. 300 per ACO)
Wave 2 ACO Management (approx. 10 per ACO)
Fall 2019
Non-Response Follow-Up field staff (approx. 500 per ACO)

17. Recruiting Information
6/02/2014
Recruiting Information
Online application
Competitive pay rates
Qualifications
U.S. Citizen
Pass a background check
Veteran's Preference
Supervisory and/or management experience
for management positions
Preliminary recruiting effort begins May 2018

18. Recruiting Information
Recruiting Information Management Positions
Application Portal:
Recruiting Information for Office and Field Jobs
2020census.gov/jobs
1-855-JOB-2020
(Recruiting Hotline)

20. U. S. Census Bureau Partnership Specialist
Contact Information
Michael Khouri
U. S. Census Bureau Partnership Specialist
Los Angeles Regional Census Center 555 W. 5th St, 30th Floor Los Angeles California, 90013