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Making it real: Engaging the community and getting results The Local Investment Commission (LINC), located in Kansas City, Missouri, exemplifies many of the ideas being discussed by the federal government and forward‐looking, innovative state governments. 

Key points about LINC: 

• Local citizens have a voice in how federal and state funds for Social Services are spent 

• Successful operation for 17 years 

• Over 2,100 volunteers 

• Revenue‐neutral – uses existing money 

• A LINC in each city would allow local citizens to see to it that money for those in need will be spent wisely and desired results will be achieved 

• Dollars spent on LINC act as multipliers – every $1 spent leverages $8 in other state, federal and private funding 

Government needs new ways to accomplish agreed‐upon public policy ends.  

Our work represents an effective approach to delivering federal and state‐funded social services emphasizing development of community schools (caring for the whole child). 

LINC carries out four critical functions: 

1. Engaging, convening and supporting diverse groups and communities 

2. Establishing quality standards and promoting accountability 

3. Brokering and leveraging resources 4. Promoting effective policy measures and changes 

LINC’s innovative approach to community‐level governance builds the skill and will necessary to make sustainable changes without requiring major new dollars.  

For more information contact:  

Local Investment Commission • 3100 Broadway, Suite 1100, Kansas City, MO 64111 • (816) 889‐5050 • www.kclinc.org 

Major LINC Initiatives • School‐age child care • Health clinics and services • Dental services • Employment and job training • Early child care • Food and emergency assistance • Financial counseling • Adult literacy classes • Parenting classes • Child abuse and neglect 

prevention • Foster youth services • School‐based state and city 

services • Elder services • Home improvement • Neighborhood development • Obesity prevention • Character development • Tutoring • Academic enrichment • Arts and other children’s 

programming • Youth and family assistance • Community prisoner reentry • Mental health services • Foreclosure counseling • Parent and neighbor 

involvement and decision‐making 

• Community organizing 

La visión de LINC Una comunidad de apoyo que desarrolla sus fuerzas para proveer oportunidades significativas por niños, familias, e individuales para lograr autosuficiencia, alcanzar su mejor potencial, y contribuir al bienestar del público.

Vision A caring community that builds on its strengths to provide meaningful opportunities for children, families and individuals to achieve self-sufficiency, attain their highest potential, and contribute to the public good.

LINC’s Core Results LINC’s work is organized around achieving results in these nine core areas:

Adults working

Children and youth succeeding in school

Healthy children and families

Young children ready to enter school

Children safe in their families and families safe in their communities

Youth prepared for productive adulthood

Elders and people with disabilities valued and living as they choose

Well-informed citizens making decisions about their communities

Strong, thriving neighborhoods

Objetivos centrales de LINC

Adultos que trabajan

Niños y adolescentes que tienen éxito en la escuela

Niños y familias con buena salud

Niños jovenes son preparados para comenzar a la escuela

Niños seguros dentro de la familia y la familia segura dentro de su comunidad

Adolescentes son preparados para enfrentarse a una vida adulta productiva

Los ancianos y discapacidades son valorados y viven de la manera que elijan

Ciudadanos bien informados y tomando decisiones sobre sus comunidades

Vecindarios fuertes y prósperos

International Community Potluck

Project Shine 2013 at Nowlin Middle School

Santa Fe Trail Food Power

Celebración de Navidad

We serve as an advisory group for Spanish-speaking families in the Independence School District, desiring to partner with others for the support of families and children. Our Vision Hispanic families in Independence schools are connected to resources and actively engaged in activities for the success of their children’s education. Our Mission We accomplish the vision through advocacy, education, resource connection, and programming.

Hispanic Advisory Council Independence School District

The Numbers. In Independence, MO, the Hispanic/Latino population has grown from 2% to 8% of the total population since 1990.

In the Independence School District, Hispanics comprise 12.3%

of students. In some schools, they comprise more than 23%.

549 students receive English Language Learning (ELL) services, a 275% increase since 2000.

More than 700 families receive translation services; 320 of the families are in the western schools.

What’s important to us? Our children’s safety and education How do we enjoy spending our time? Being with our families What do we want the community to know? We are here and ready to help. Let us know how; show us the way. What services do we use already? Language interpreters, Before & After School programs, student tutoring, Rosetta Stone, FAST, Neighborhood Networks, and more

Ground Rules 1. Start on time. End on time. 2. Have a “kitchen table” conver-

sation. Everyone participates. No one dominates.

3. Keep an open mind. Listen carefully to understand the views of those who disagree with you.

4. Help keep the discussion on track. Stick to the topic; try not to ramble.

5. It is okay to disagree, but not to be disagreeable. Treat others the way you want to be treated.

6. Have fun.

Servimos como un grupo asesor para familias de habla hispana en el distrito escolar de Independence y deseamos asociarnos con otros para apoyar las familias y los nin os. Nuestra visión: Las familias hispanas en escuelas de Independence conectadas a los recursos y participando activamente en las actividades para el e xito de la educacio n de sus hijos. Nuestra misión: Lograr la visio n a trave s de la promocio n, educacio n, conexio n de recursos y programacio n.

Consejo Asesor Hispano Independence School District

¿Qué es lo que más nos importa? La seguridad y Educacio n de nuestros hijos. En que nos gusta usar nuestro tiempo? Estando con nuestras familias. ¿Qué queremos que la comunidad sepa? Que estamos aquí y listo para ayudar. Dí ganos co mo; mue strenos el camino. ¿Cuáles son los servicios que estamos usando? Inte rpretes, programas de antes y despue s de la escuela, tutorí a para los estudiantes, Rosetta Stone, FAST, Redes de barrio y ma s.

Reglas Básicas

1. Comenzar a tiempo. Terminar a tiempo.

2. Tener una conversación "de mesa". Todo el mundo participa. Nadie domina.

3. Mantener una mente abierta. Escuchar atentamente para entender las opiniones de quienes están en desacuerdo con usted.

4. Ayudar a conservar el contexto de la charla. Mantenerse en el tema; No intentar divagar.

5. Está bien discrepar, pero no debe ser desagradable. Tratar a los demás como quieres ser tratado.

6. Divertirse.

Por favor hable al Tony Caudillo 816-213-4140 y

Rossana Park at 816-982-1444.

Hispanic Advisory Council

Important Issues

Top Issues 1. Parent Education 2. Materials Available in Spanish 3. Helping Our Students’ Teachers 4. Neighborhood & Community Safety Students’ Success Homework tips Tutoring (academic & language) Materials sent home and available in Spanish Relationships with teachers and principals Understanding of MAP, AYP, curriculum, and

resources Books to read with our students in both English

& Spanish College prep & entrance Financial aid for college Families Adult education (parenting, computer, language,

and job readiness) Conversational English Family activities in English and in Spanish Cultural assimilation Neighborhood Networks Leadership training Immigration Neighborhood & Community Crime and safety Clean, safe streets, and sidewalks Political engagement Positive connection to law enforcement and City

personnel Connection to community resources More youth activities Increased number of Spanish books in the public

libraries Employment opportunities

For more information, contact Rossana Park at 816-982-1444 or Tony Caudillo at 816-213-4140.

Hispanic Advisory Council

Asuntos Importantes Asuntos más Importantes 1. Educaión para Padres 2. Materiales disponibles en Español 3. Ayudar a los profesores de nuestros

estudiantes

4. Neighborhood & Community Safety

El éxito de los estudiantes

• Ayudas para la tarea • Tutoría (académica y del idioma)

• Materiales enviados a casa disponidbles en español

• Buenas relaciones con los maestros y directores

• Comprensión de los exámenes MAP, AYP, plan de estudios,

y recursos • Libros para leer con muestros estudiantes en Inglés y español

• Preparación para Ingreso a la Universidad

• Ayuda �nanciera para la universidad. Familias • Educatión de adultos (padres, computador, nueva lengua, y preparación para el trabajo).

• Inglés Converscional • Actividades familiares en Inglés y en Español • Asimilación de la nueva cultural • Redes de Vecindarios • Capacitación en liderazgo • Inmigración

Vecindario y Comunidad • Crimen y seguridad • Calles y aceras limpias y seguras • El compromiso politico • Conexión positiva con la policia y los funcionarios de la ciudad

• Conexión con los recursos de la comunidad • Más actividades para la juventud. • Aumentar el número de libros en español en las bibliotecas

publicas • Oportunidades de empleo

For more information, contact Rossana Park at 816-982-1444-or Tony Caudillo at 816-213-4140.

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Total Pop 113,288 116,830 3,542 3.1%

Hispanic 4,175 8,999 4,824 115.5%

% of Total Pop 3.7% 7.7%

Not Hispanic 109,113 107,831 -1,282 -1.2%

Mexican 2,882 6,468 3,586 124.4%

Puerto Rican 185 301 116 62.7%

Cuban 57 152 95 166.7%

Dominican 110 208 98 89.1%

Costa Rican 9 10 1 11.1%

Guatemalan 38 265 227 597.4%

Honduran 119 379 260 218.5%

Nicaraguan 6 20 14 233.3%

Panamanian 24 38 14 58.3%

Salvadorian 20 276 256 1280.0%

Other Central American 12 5 -7 -58.3%

Argentinian 14 25 11 78.6%

Bolivian 2 9 7 350.0%

Chilean 1 10 9 900.0%

Colombian 27 98 71 263.0%

Ecuadorian 12 25 13 108.3%

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Uruguayan 2 7 5 250.0%

Venezuelan 14 18 4 28.6%

Other South American 7 5 -2 -28.6%

Spaniard 2 95 93 4650.0%

Spanish 131 107 -24 -18.3%

Spanish American 17 8 -9 -52.9%

Other Hispanic 481 452 -29 -6.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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