Latino Profile UM SSW Class W2010

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Latin@s in Washtenaw

County

Report prepared by:

Insuk Lee Carrie Rheingans Harry Taylor Sara Veltri

14 April 2010


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Demographics

010

20

30

40

50

4andunder

5to1

4

15to2

4

25to3

4

35to4

4

45to5

4

55to6

4

65to7

4

75to8

4

85andover

Age Distribution of all Living in U.S.

U.S. Census 2000 (in millions)

As of 2006-2008, most

Latin@s in Washtenaw

County were born in

the U.S.

30.7% Foreign Born

47.1% Female

Young population the population is

mostly under 44, whereas the general

U.S. population has more older peo-

ple. The implications of this are that

the population is growing rapidly.

Most Latin@s in Washtenaw County speak some Eng-

lish, according to the 20062008 American Commu-

nity Survey (ACS). Key informants estimated a much

lower proportion (only about 30%) of Latin@s who

speak English well.

Most of my patients and

clients do not speak Englishmore than a few words.

They would definitely needinterpreters for anything le-gal, and usually they usetheir children as interpretersfor medical appointmentswhich is awkwardand evenillegalfor a number of rea-sons.

- Youth Worker2


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Key Findings Immigration

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"85% of people picked up by Immigration and Cus-toms Enforcement have no criminal history. Undocu-mented immigration is not a criminal offense - it is le-

gally comparable to traffic offenses

- Social Worker

According to the 2006 - 2008American Community Survey

(ACS), most Latin@s living in

Washtenaw are U.S. citizens

over 75%. Of these, over 90%

were born in the U.S.

According to key informants,

about half of the Latin@s living

in Washtenaw County are U.S.

citizens. This discrepancy could

be due to fear of completing theACS, which is administered by

the U.S. Census Bureau.

"There are a plethora of needs that peo-ple without documentation cannot getmet. Government policies try to make it

impossible for them to live here"

- Social Worker

[Neighborhoods] have been terrorized by immigration raids. There has been blood involved,

families have been taken from children - Nurse

We are sort of unique because of the sheriff be-cause hes a nationally recognized expert on teaching

agencies not to profile and is very sensitive to that.We understand that there is a mistrust between some-one who is undocumented and the government.

- Sheriffs Department Representative

Because of national immigration policy,

Latino and immigrant families tend tohave less access to services and thats

sad.

- Sheriff Department Representative

35.9%

4.0%

13.0%

33.4%

2.9%10.8%

Citizenship by SexMale Native Born

Citizen

Male Foreign Born

Naturalized Citizen

Male Foreign Born Not

U.S. Citizen

Female Native Born

Citizen

Female Foreign Born

Naturalized CitizenFemale Foreign Born

Not U.S. Citizen


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Key Findings Poverty & Health

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The Latino Community in

Washtenaw County is veryfrugal. They take occupa-tions that most Americanswould not ever consider.

- Social Worker

28.4%

21.3%012.6%

16.5%

9.8%

11.4%

Latin@s in Washtenaw County Income

Distribution*

1-9,999

10,000-19,999

20,000-29,999

30,000-49,999

50,000-74,999

75,000+

Income Level

*Chart may not

include all

undocumented

Latino

population

26.5%

73.5%

Latin@s in Washtenaw County: With

and Without Income*

Latinos in Washtenaw

County without income

Latinos in Washenaw

County with income

*Chart may not

include all

undocumented

Latino population

18%

82%

Washtenaw Latinos Poverty Status Income Level*

Income in past 12 months above

the poverty level

Income in past 12 months below

the poverty level

*All individuals in chart have poverty

level status. Chart may not include all

undocumented Latino population

Most common

employmentopportunities include:

Restaurant

positions (cooks

and wait staff)

Custodial positions

Migrant farm work

Construction work

Renovation work

Community health issues include:

Language access to health

services

Access to birth control

Access to health insurance Mental health services for un-

documented, uninsured and

Spanish-speakers

Lack of preventive actions

leading to high Emergency

Department utilization

Giving identification to receive

services


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Community Strengths CulturalCommunity Needs

Timely, flexible and suitable English as aSecond Language (ESL) classes (nights,

drop-in, low literacy)

Bilingual and culturally available legalservices

Affordable and accessible health careservices

Increased employment opportunities Fair and well paying jobs

Changes in immigration laws and resi-dency status

Community Needs and Strengths

Resilient

Community

orientation

Hard-working

Collaborative

Resourceful

Frugal

Creative

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Community Resources

Language Free ESL classes

Health and Human Services Nurse Managed Centers

Packard Health and Packard Health Urgent

Care Hope Clinic Corner Health Center Social services such as food bank, financial as-

sistance program and baby aid

Advocacy Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant

Rights (WICIR)

Spanish Healthcare Outreach Collaborative

First United Methodist Church

Social Latinos Unidos

Faith organizations

Employment Restaurant Opportunities Center (ROC-MI)


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ReferencesFive key informant interviews, conducted 10 March2 April 2010.

Windshield tour of community, conducted 10 March 2010.

United States Census Bureau. (2008). American FactFinder fact sheets: Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Retrieved March 20, 2010. http://www.census.gov/acs/www/

University of Michigan Law School Pediatric Advocacy Initiative. (2006). Entrate! Gua de recursos yservicios para familias en el Contado de Washtenaw. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Law SchoolPediatric Advocacy Initiative. Accessed April 3, 2010 from http://workercenter.org/sites/default/files/

web_file_manager/web_documents/spanishcommunityguide.pdf

Washtenaw County Public Health. (2006). A Snapshot of Latino Health in Washtenaw County. Ypsilanti,MI: Washtenaw County Public Health. Accessed April 3, 2010 from http://www.ewashtenaw.org/

government/departments/public_health/phcontent/LatinoHealth.pdf

Moving Forward

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Washtenaw County Goals: Educate community members

(Latin@s and non-Latin@s) about

their rights, responsibilities, and lo-cal community resources

Increase flexible ESL programs in

Washtenaw County

Increase awareness of Latin@ pres-

ence in Washtenaw County

Coordinate resources county

health department health dispari-

ties grant from MDCH

Involve community members

(Latin@s and not) in planning for

change

National Goals: May Day March (May 1st) for immigration

and workers rights

Comprehensive immigration reform thatdoes not disproportionately punish un-

documented immigration

Latinos are not used to the way systems work

here in the U.S.were used to just going tothe doctor when we need to. Making appoint-ments and filling out tons of applications justisnt were used to. We need to get educated

about how all these systems work in the U.S.

and service providers need to know how towork with us about that.

- Latina Community Member

2009 May Day March in Detroit featuring several University

of Michigan Latin@ Social Work Coalition members
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