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Preparation for U.S. Census 2020
June 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
COUNTDOWN TO 2020
The countdown to the 2020 Census has begun! Partners are now planning their awareness, education and outreach efforts leading up to the next census to support a complete and accurate count. This planning timeline can serve as a resource as you begin.
Planning
This is the time for everyone who wants to work toward a complete and accurate count to start getting involved.
- Be in the the Know — make a difference in under five minutes
- Start a conversation — begin your outreach effort.
- Catalyze change — connect with others to amplify impact.
Education
Make sure that people know what the census is and how census data are used.
Start using census data in your own organization.
Learn about the barriers to participation.
Promotion
Get out in your community and make sure that people know why it’s important to take the census and who should be taking it.
Dispel myths and allay fears.
Activation
Encourage your community to take the census!
Make sure they know when to expect the survey, how to fill it out, and how to make sure they are counted.
Provide language assistance, answer FAQs, and motivate!