CENSUS STORY OF THE WEEK
Montana Census 2020 Goal: Complete Count of Older Adults
By 2030, all "baby boomers" will be age 65 or older. The 2020 census will help policy makers prepare for the incoming wave of the aging baby boomer generation.
Data from the Census is used to determine the number of seniors that live in a community and the services they need to live independently, as required by the Older Americans Act. If the Census is inaccurate, communities will not get their fair share of funding, programs seniors rely on will be underfunded and not provide the needed services.
Census data affects programs critical to seniors including Medicare Part B, Health Care Centers, Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program, first responders,Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) and more.
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 Did you know that older adults are considered a hard-to-count population for the 2020 census?
You can partner with the U.S. Census Bureau and a Complete Count Committee in your area to convey the importance and ensure no one is left uncounted, especially Montana's seniors. Achieving a complete and accurate 2020 Census is in our hands!
SHARED SUCCESS ON CENSUS PROMOTION IN MONTANA
State Complete Count Committee (CCC)
The State CCC will be hosting a bi-weekly webinar beginning January 30 at 12:00 p.m. This webinar is open to anyone to join and hear the latest updates from the State Complete Count Committee and ask any questions about the upcoming Census.
Please register at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2496874762699378699
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA)
MNA is officially accepting Census 2020 Mini-Grant applications. Applicants may find more information on their website.
Community 7 Television
Community 7 Television has been airing episodes of Native Nation, sponsored by Native American Development Corporation, which have been focusing on the upcoming Census and it's impact on Montana's tribal communities. Watch the latest episode HERE.
U.S. Census Bureau
The U.S. Census Bureau is still looking to fill thousands of job openings in Montana.Census job information is available by text using the number 313-131. You can text “censusjobs” or “jobs2020” to 313-131 and receive information about applying to 2020 Census jobs directly to the phone by text, including the link to apply.
Have Census success to share email Cassidy.blanton@mt.gov for a chance to be published in the next newsletter.
CENSUS OUTREACH IDEAS
 Host a Census Workshop
Use the U.S. Census Bureau's toolkit HERE to run a Census solution workshop. A solutions workshop is a creative, collaborative, problem-solving event designed to generate new ways of communicating the importance of the Census, reaching hard-to-count populations, and encouraging participation. This toolkit is a step-by-step guide to planning and running a successful workshop.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
CENSUS IN THE NEWS
Red States Push for Last-Minute Census Advantage Stateline Article
The 2020 census is just around the corner and not being counted in the census has big ramifications for the treasure state. ABC Fox Montana
We Count Urban Indian Health Institute
Sign Up to Become a "Be Counted" Site
With the Census count beginning in mid-March, there are ways you can assist in obtaining a complete count for Montana. Since the 2020 Census will be available online and by phone for the first time, one of the best ways to help is by signing up to become a “Be Counted” site.
To become a “Be Counted” location you will need to have:
- A building that the public and people with disabilities can access such as a business, organization headquarters, or community center where computers, tablets, or phones will be available for community members to use to fill out their form.
- Password protected WiFi.
- Your location will need to be available from mid-March until early May.
- The location does not need to be staffed, but if you choose to staff your site remember that only Census Bureau employees can assist people with filling out their form because they offer confidentiality protected by law.
Click HERE to sign up to become a 2020 Be Counted location. We have an interactive map of "Be Counted" sites around the state, get your location added to the map and have promotional material mailed to you by signing up.
Sharing Montana 2020 Census material on your social media page is a great way to spread the word about the importance of the Census. The State CCC has made social media graphics that you can share directly from our Facebook page or download from our website and distribute. A few examples are shown below.
HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT 2020 CENSUS OPERATIONS AND ENUMERATION?
To be routed to your local U.S. Census Bureau office Call 855-562-2020 select option 3, and enter your zip code.
Reach Out to a Montana Census 2020 Partnership Specialist.
Chance Gillette
Montana Partnership Specialist
U.S. Census Bureau
Email: Chance.j.gillette@2020census.gov
Phone: 406-850-0199
Jihan Khalaf
Montana Partnership Specialist
U.S. Census Bureau
Email: Jihan.k.khalaf@2020census.gov
Phone: 406-439-3383
Colleen M. McCarthy
Montana Partnership Specialist U.S. Census Bureau
Email: Colleen.M.McCarthy@2020census.gov
Phone: (406) 302-2226
Jeri Bucy
Montana Partnership Specialist
U.S. Census Bureau
Email: jeri.bucy@2020census.gov
Phone: (406) 302-2227
Josh Manning
Media Specialist
Dallas Regional Census Office, US Census Bureau
Email: joshua.manning@2020census.gov
Phone: (406) 422-6475
HAVE YOUR CENSUS EVENTS AND NEWS PUBLISHED IN THE NEXT NEWSLETTER
Do you have a Census event coming up? Have you been working on community outreach? Or have success you'd like to share? Contact us HERE for a chance to be published in the next newsletter and have your next event displayed on the 2020 Census Events Calendar at CENSUS.MT.GOV.
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