Census Resources

Make Yourself Count in 2020

Latest Resources

NRFU Guidance for PartnersDownload
2020 Census FAQs (Last Updated: August 25, 2020)Download
2020 Census Preguntas Frecuentes (Last Updated August 25, 2020)Download
Census 101 (Last Updated May 2020)Download
Census 101 – Spanish (Last Updated May 2020)Download
Latino Self-Response Data – Identifying Outreach Need – June 15, 2020Download
Digital & Communications Toolkit: Ensuring an Accurate Count of Latinos in Census 2020 Amid COVID-19 Situation (Last Updated July 2020)Download
2020 Census Operational Adjustments Due to COVID-19 (Last Updated April 2020)View
Download Tools from our Latino Census Week of Action (April 2020)Download
2020 Census: What College Students Need to Know to Be Counted in the Right PlaceView
2020 Census Questionnaire GuidanceDownload
2020 Census Questionnaire Guidance (SPANISH)Download
Considerations and Resources to Plan Remote and Digital OutreachDownload
Digital Tools and Platform to plan for GOTCDownload
Technology & CybersecurityView
The 2020 Census and ConfidentialityView
El Censo del 2020 y ConfidencialidadVer
How people can respond to the 2020 censusView
Bilingual – Three Ways to get Involved (December 2019) League of Women Voters Education Fund View
Leo’s StoryWatch
Spanish – Leo’s StoryVer
Census Counts GOTC ToolkitView
POLICY BRIEF: The Hispanic Origin and Race Questions in Census 2020Download
WEBINAR: The Hispanic Origin and Race Questions in Census 2020Watch
National Health Centers Week ToolsView
NALEO Educational Fund Civic Engagement HotlineDownload
Spanish – NALEO Educational Fund Civic Engagement HotlineDescargar
#FaithfulCensus Toolkit for Faith LeadersDownload
Find Out Your Community’s Census Contact StrategiesView
Contact a NALEO Educational Fund Regional Census Campaign Manager Near YouView
The Census 2020 Communications ToolkitDownload
The Community Speaks: A Report of the National Latino Commission on Census 2020Download
NALEO Educational Fund Research & MessagingDownload
WEBINAR: Update on Census 2020 State of AffairsWatch
Citizenship Question FactsheetDownload
April 1st – National Census Day of Action – Toolkit Download
1 de abril – Día Nacional de Acción del Censo – Kit de herramientasDescargar

Train the Trainer Series

Your central resource to our Train the Trainer series which includes Census 101, Census Operations 2.0, and Census ambassador modules. Links to recordings, power point slides and handouts.

The Importance of Census 2020

Census data are used for the purposes of Congressional reapportionment, legislative redistricting, and the effective allocation of billions of dollars in federal, state and local funding.

Want to know more about why Census 2020 is critical for all Americans? Check out our policy briefs and fact sheets.

Guidance and Assistance for Elected Officials

State and local government leaders have a vital role to play in educating their communities about the importance of participating in the Census.

Need assistance talking to your community about Census 2020? Take a look at our community resources.

Complete Count Committee Guide for Elected OfficialsDownload
Local Resolution Template – Supporting Full Census Count Outreach and SupportDownload

Census 2020 Resources for Media

There are some key changes to the process for the 2020 Census. For instance, the Internet will be the primary response option for the first time.

Are you a reporter who has questions about the upcoming census? We are available to provide answers and share our unique expertise on the state of Census 2020 for Latinos.