California Highlights from the 2024 National Latino Family Report

May 8, 2024 | 2 pm PT / 3 pm MT

Join UnidosUS and Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors for an enlightening two-part webinar series designed to delve into the specific challenges and opportunities facing Latino families in California and Texas. These state-specific sessions will highlight the findings from our latest reports and explore the Latino Infant Initiative Policy Agenda in greater detail.

The Webinar will be presented in English with Spanish interpretation.

Texas Highlights from the 2024 National Latino Family Report

May 9, 2024 | 12 pm PT / 2 pm CT

Join UnidosUS and Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors for an enlightening two-part webinar series designed to delve into the specific challenges and opportunities facing Latino families in California and Texas. These state-specific sessions will highlight the findings from our latest reports and explore the Latino Infant Initiative Policy Agenda in greater detail.

The Webinar will be presented in English with Spanish interpretation.

Baby Bonds: Building Financial Security

May 21, 2024 | 10 am PT / 11am MT

In this webinar, we will explore the key components of Baby Bonds and the development of a Baby Bond pilot for New Mexico, led by local implementation partner Partnership for Community Action, to garner grassroots community support, to create Baby Bond accounts for every child born in New Mexico, seeded with a $3000 investment.

The Webinar will be presented in English with Spanish interpretation.

The Whole Learner Act: Unlocking Student Potential through a Holistic Education

May 7, 2024 | 10 am PT / 11am MT

Presented by America Forward, a nonpartisan policy initiative of New Profit, and Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors, this webinar will delve into the importance of holistic education in breaking down barriers to opportunity for all students. Through integrated approaches that balance different levels of teacher and student-directedness, we can positively impact student learning outcomes while fostering a sense of joy and engagement in the classroom.

The Webinar will be presented in English with Spanish interpretation.

The New Mexico State Budget and its Impact on your Family

April 16, 2024 | 10 am PT / 11am MT

Join us as we hear from Amanda Dick-Peddie, Budget Director of New Mexico House of Representatives, and Cristina Gonzalez, Implementation and Advocacy Manager of Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors, who will discuss the New Mexico State budget and its impact on your family. Also, hear from Yadira Sánchez, parent leader and owner of an early childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. 

Key Discussion Points:

• Examination of the recently approved $10.2 billion budget and its allocations
• Analysis of how the budget impacts essential sectors such as childcare, education, and healthcare
• Strategies for community engagement to ensure the budget aligns with the needs of our families.

The Webinar will be presented in English with Spanish interpretation

The California State Budget and its Impact on your Family

April 2, 2024 | 10 am PT / 11am MT

Join us to learn more about the 2024-2025 CA budget process underway and how you can help ensure that the budget takes care of the needs of our families.
Presented in Spanish with English interpretation.

Presenters:

Julissa Gomez, Vice-President, Street Level Strategies

Diana Alfaro, Associate Executive Director, Central City Neighborhood Partners

Wendy Chávez, Navigator, Central City Neighborhood Partners

Yarisa Flores, Parent Leader