Silvia Vasquez (right) surveys children playing happily at her original daycare location, Caterpillar Playhouse, opened in 2017 to serve low-income families in Albuquerque, New Mexico’s International District. National Latino Family Report 2024When Silvia Vasquez, a mother of five, started to see her children leave the nest, she found herself at a crossroads. “What am I going to do now?” she …
More Affordable Child Care Will Uplift Latino Families
Cyntia Flores, a new mother and immigrant from El Salvador, has struggled to find quality, affordable child care in Riverside, California, but has finally found a center that she and her children love. (Left) Cyntia and her newborn son Karim. (Right) Cyntia’s two children: Camila, four years old, and Karim, eight months old. National Latino Family Report 2024Cyntia Flores doesn’t …
Why Bilingual Education is Key to American Prosperity
Guadalupe González is committed to bilingual education for both herself and her children. She is pictured here holding her son Jesús Jr. (left) and daughter Sofía (bottom middle), next to her husband Jesús, who holds his nephew, Dilan, alongside his eldest daughter Moncerrath (far right).National Latino Family Report 2024Guadalupe González beams with pride as she watches her daughter Sofía, age …
Creating an Actionable Family Plan
All parents have hopes and dreams for their children. Setting family goals is a powerful strategy for cultivating those hopes and dreams into reality. Families can establish a roadmap for success by communicating shared objectives, fostering unity and purpose. Whether it’s focusing on quality time together, educational milestones for children, or financial aspirations, defining clear family goals provides a collective …
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How Economic Struggle Motivated the Latino Vote
Latino Families Have Personal Connections to the Pain of the Black Community Due to Similar Experiences With Police Brutality
How Accessible Child Care Would Transform Latino Quality of Life
Latino Families Have Personal Connections to the Pain of the Black Community Due to Similar Experiences With Police Brutality
Resources to Support Families this Tax Season
Tax Season is upon us, and we are here to support families file their taxes and receive the benefits they deserve. This past year especially, families are eligible for certain tax benefits both at the state and federal level. For example, if you haven’t received the full amount of the Child Tax Credit or the Earned Income Tax Credit, you …
“How Can My Children Learn Online If the Internet Gets Cut Off?”: The challenges of distance learning during COVID-19
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Latino Families Have Personal Connections to the Pain of the Black Community Due to Similar Experiences With Police Brutality











