Fuerza Latina: A Paradox of Success and Hardship Phillip J. Bowman Lecture Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy Sylvia Puente Executive Director Latino Policy Forum MARCH 13, 2013

Illinois Population by Race/Ethnicity, 2010 Latino Population: 2,027,578 Latinos as Percent of the State Population: 16% Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 210 Redistricting Data (Latino of any race; White, not Hispanic or Latino; Black, not Hispanic or Latino)

Illinois Population Changes By Race, Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census & 2010 Redistricting Data (Latino of any race; White, not Hispanic or Latino; Black, not Hispanic or Latino)

Total Latino Population 7 County Region Congressional and County Lines (Census 2010, Block Level)

Investment In Latino Community Has Not Kept Pace With Growth Funding to Latino organizations from the Illinois Department of Human Services has declined by 40% since 2009, from $35 m to $21.2m Less than 1% of Foundation dollars have been invested in in Latino organizations over the past decade according to a study done by the Foundation Center and Hispanics in Philanthropy

Nativity of Latino Children in Illinois, 2009 Source: U.S. Census American Community Survey 1-Year Estimate Nativity of Latino Adults in Illinois, 2009 Nearly one quarter of all U.S.-born children in Illinois have at least one foreign-born parent. Nativity of Latino Children and Adults in Illinois, % of Latino Children are Citizens

Dashboard of Latino Well-Being: Economic Well-Being OUTLOOK PERCENT CHANGE INDICATOR: Median Latino Household Income

Illinois per capita income 2010 Source: U.S. Census, American Community Survey Year Estimate

Economic Well-Being Tax contribution exceeds public costs U of Notre Dame, Institute for Latino Studies)

Economic Well-Being 80 percent increase in buying power

Economic Well-Being Increase in child poverty Increase in high-income families

Dashboard of Latino Well-Being: Education INDICATOR: Percent of Latinos 25 years and over with at least a Bachelor’s degree OUTLOOK PERCENT CHANGE

Education 31 percent increase in college attainment

Education Significantly lower high school graduation rates when compared to the total population

Education Significantly lower third grade reading levels than the overall population

Economic Well-Being Concentration in low-wage industries

Dashboard of Latino Well-Being: Health and Human Services INDICATOR: Percent of Latino children 18 and under with health insurance OUTLOOK PERCENT CHANGE

Health 90% of Latino children now have access to healthcare vs.

Housing Slight increase in home ownership

Dashboard of Latino Well-Being: Housing INDICATOR: Percent of Latino households that are not cost burdened OUTLOOK PERCENT CHANGE

Illinois Latino Voters in the 2008 U.S. Presidential Elections 42,000 new Latino Voters Registered for the 2008 U.S. Presidential Elections in Illinois Latinos account for 40% of national increase in total voter turnout Nearly 47% Latino Citizens (18+) in Illinois Voted Source: U.S. Census, Current Population Survey, November 2008

What we’re doing to shape our future The Forum conducts analysis to inform, influence and lead. Its goals are to improve education outcomes, advocate for affordable housing, promote just immigration policies, and engage diverse sectors of the community, with an understanding that advancing Latinos advances a shared future.

Long Term Goals EARLY EDUATION - All Latino children have access to high quality services that are linguistically and culturally appropriate IMMIGRATION – All individuals living in the U.S, regardless of their country of origin, are recognized as valuable and contributing members of society and have equal access to equity and prosperity

Long Term Goals HOUSING – All Latinos, including low and mid-income families, have access to safe, quality, affordable housing CIVIC ADVANCEMENT – A Latino community that is strong from the inside out, with thriving organizations able to meet their missions and work in strategic alliance with one another and other groups/coalitions to accomplish larger goals

What we’re doing to shape our future The Latino Policy Forum integrates Research Policy Advocacy Community Engagement Link Policy to Advocacy and Community

Acuerdo Established Stakeholder partnership through Acuerdo model Developing an education, issue specific Latino voice Consensus on agenda, principles, talking points Build and expand leadership Position members at policy tables Engage with over 100 organizations

Theory of Change INFORM Change to public awareness and attitudes INFLUENCE Policy Change LEADCommunity Level Change

Addressing the Paradox Paradox of strengths and challenges will continue Articulate a cohesive vision and an organized voice to address strengths and challenges Future of region’s and Latino community are intertwined – shared future Photo from front page of Red Eye, May 2, 2006

For More Information Sylvia Puente Executive Director x N Michigan, suite1250 Chicago, IL Latino Policy