It's Census Day! The Census counts and so do you.

What is the Census and why is it so important?

What You Should Know Every 10 years, the Census Bureau undertakes a mammoth task: counting all the people residing in the United States. This count guides the allocation of more than $800 billion in federal funding to programs that are crucial to the well-being of families and communities.

Federal Programs include: Educational programs such Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten, Schools Readiness and Headstart Federal Direct Student Loans Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program Highway Planning and Construction Federal Pell Grant Program Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Very Low to Moderate Income Housing Loans Title 1 Grants to Local Education Agencies We only get one chance every 10 years at achieving an accurate count – these data will inform important policy decisions and determine federal funding allocations for a decade. We ask that you encourage providers and families to complete the Census today. Our future depends on it. Learn more about the importance of the Census 2020 and how to participate: 2020census.gov .

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