Importance of counting all kids, especially kids under 5
Counting all Wisconsin kids is more important than ever. The long history of our society in ignoring the critical role of early childhood has led to the 0-5 years of age of being the most undercounted compared to any other age group in the past Census. This has led to inadequate federal and state funding for the field. And its shortage is critically felt during a moment of crisis like at the moment when we need to support essential workforce responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the long run, counting all Wisconsin kids in the 2020 Census is essential so that funding is adequately available for child care (Wisconsin Share, YoungStar, HeadStart), food assistance, temporary assistance for families in need, and special education grants.
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Please make sure you participate in the 2020 Census! It is necessary for our community’s ability to thrive. It is important that we have an accurate count of all kids in Wisconsin, for their future, for the future of the State of Wisconsin.
Three ways to complete your Census
by phone at 844.330.2020 (English) or 844.468.2020 (Spanish) click the link to see other languages
or by snail mail to the US Census Bureau
Who are All kids
in Wisconsin?
By all kids, the 2020 Census means every kids 0-5 years of age who stay at your address most of the days
- even if you are not a citizen to the United States
- even if you are not their parent (grandkids, foster kids, nieces, nephews, or even your friend’s kids)
- even if they are still babies
What is the timeline?
- March 12-20 – An Invitation to respond online to the 2020 Census. Some households will also receive paper questionnaires.
- March 16-24 -A reminder letter.
- March 26 – April 3 – If you haven’t responded yet, a reminder postcard will be sent.
- April 8 -16 – A reminder letter and paper questionnaire.
- June 13-July 9 – In some rural areas, Census takers will drop off invitations to respond and paper questionnaires at the front doors while updating addresses.
- August 11-October 31 – Census takers will follow up in person to households that have not responded.
*These are the original dates. The Ever’s administration has requested an extension for the 2020 Census amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We will update accordingly.
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