Since 1997, The National Latino Children's Institute (NLCI) has served as a champion and voice for young Latinos by advocating on behalf of young Latinos, creating innovative programs, working with community-based organizations. NLCI's mission is to focus the nation's attention on issues and challenges facing young Latinos and to assist communities in finding solutions.
Throughout the national health reform process, National Latino Children’s Institute has been particularly concerned with the affordability standards in the proposed legislation and (read more)
Fire Safety in Winter
Young Latino children a high risk for fire fatalities during the winter season
In a 2009 study conducted by the National Fire Protection Association, young children are a high risk for fire fatalities during winter season. In addition, the months of ...(read more)
H1N1 Flu Information
CDC provides tools for community organizations
National Latino Children’s Institute (NCLI) believes that Latinos need to stay informed about H1N1 in order to keep our families and communities safe and healthy. The Latino populations have a higher rate of chronic health problems (such as asthma, diabetes... (read more)
2009 Día de los Niños Forum Report
National Latino Children's Institute releases report highlighting the current situation of the Latino child
Given the myriad of challenges that young Latinos face the public forum was designed not to just look at the demographics but to also showcase solutions through partnerships that are working effectively with young Latinos and their families to address issues around education and health. The forum agenda included... (read more)
La Promesa Highlight
The Latin American Youth Center
The Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) was founded in the late 1960s to address the absence of services for the emerging Latino community in the Washington, DC area. Originally a small grassroots site in DC’s Columbia Heights neighborhood, today LAYC is one of the...(read more)
Funding Resources – December 2009
National Latino Children’s Institute shares resources and information with its partners.
The following information is local funding opportunities that were made available from the... (read more)
National Latino Children's Institute releases report highlighting the current situation of the Latino child
The Latin American Youth Center