Respond to the 2020 U.S. Census

May 7, 2020The 2020 U.S. Census is well under way. It’s important for everyone to be counted because the census is used to determine the funding that comes to states, cities, counties, and households. The funds help communities provide services that benefit children such as Head Start, childcare, special education, after school programs, school lunch assistance, children’s health insurance, and so much more.

Please be sure to complete the census yourself and encourage parents and families to respond as well. It’s not too late – and completing the census form is easy. People can also respond online or by phone or mail.

To complete the census on line, visit this 2020 U.S. Census webpage.
To respond by phone, call (844) 330-2020 (toll-free).
To respond by mail, follow the instructions on the print copy sent to all households.

Remind parents that the census questionnaire asks a few simple questions, like the age, sex, and marital status of the people who live in your home, including newborns and non-relatives, as of April 1. The U.S. Census Bureau is required by law to protect any personal information collected and to keep it strictly confidential. To learn more about what to expect, visit the 2020 Census website. For more information about the census and young children, visit this Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC) Web link.

Featured Resources

Young Children

• Counting young children in the 2020 Census
• Shape our children’s future. Start with the 2020 Census

Infants and Newborns

• Remember to count ______!

American Indian and Alaska Native

• 2020 Census Snapshots

• 2020 Census Question on Race

Immigrants and Refugees

• Everyone living in your home counts

• Why We Ask

Counting Those Experiencing Homelessness

• How the 2020 Census Counts People Experiencing Homelessness
• You count, no matter where you live