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     Effecting change on behalf of those who will build the future - our children

 

VIDEO OF THE DAY

PUBLIC FORUM
AGENDA

NLCI examined and showcased health and education programs making a positive difference in the lives of Latino children. Findings from the forum will be made available in the form of NLCI Forum Report.

Milagros from across the country were on display.

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Josephine Garza

Josephine Garza, executive director NLCI, opened up the public forum.

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Latino children and youth expressed their concerns at the forum. Here, Julia Reynoso of the Latin American
Youth Center speaks of both barriers and opportunities in her community.



Lily Eskelson, vice present, National Education Association, highlights education issues surfacing around Hispanic youth.

PRESS CONFERENCE



Sen. Menendez (D-NJ) authored the 2009 El Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans resolution.



Sen. Hatch (R-UT) receives award from children for his support of the
El Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans resolution since 1999.


2008 Celebration:



From left to right: Juan Rubio of Nationwide Insurance, Diana Diaz of Univision, Georgina Salguero of Ford Motor Company
Fund and Community Services, Anne L. Alonzo of Kraft Foods, Reg Weaver of National Education Association, Miguel &
Maya characters, Josephine Garza of NLCI, Marty Castro of Aetna, Gloria Rodriguez and Carlos Santiago
board members NLCI and Dalila Huarcacho representing youth of the Latin American Youth
Center. Front row: Lucas Gaitan and Paola Rodriguez.

For more information, please contact us at 210-228-9997.

 


2009 Día de los Niños Forum Report

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Focus Groups
Read excerpts of what Latino focus groups had to say about education and health.

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A Public Forum
Read what experts in education and health are saying regarding Latino children and their families.

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About NLCI
How is NLCI affecting positive change for Latino children.

National Latino Children's Institute Copywrited 2009