Connecting Communities 2008 is a conference designed for people working in community based agencies and organizations who want to improve their ability to reach and engage Latino community members.

The conference program will reflect a focus on practical and applied information presented by researchers and those who work daily in communities.  The information presented will relate to the challenges of serving a new audience that brings with it a different culture.
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Conference themes and a sample of topics:

Who should attend?

Anyone working with the public as well as interested community members will find the conference offerings relevant. This includes:

• Non-profit and public service providers
• Youth workers
• Fire and police department personnel
• Educators (K-12 & community ed)
• Health care providers
• Parks, recreation, library, & museum staff
• Faith community members
• Chamber of Commerce members
• State and local government officials
• Employers

• Latinos in Oregon
  Cultural characteristics, living in Oregon from the perspective of Latino youth and Latino adults, laws and policies that impact Latinos


• Outreach Strategies: Best Practice
  Building relationships with the Latino community, communicating with Latino audiences, culturally responsive program practices, the impact of cultural diversity on the work place


• Accessing Community Supports: Challenges and Possibilities for Latino Families
  Latinos and public schools, Latinos and health care, access to other community-based programs and activities, non-formal educational programs


• Successful Outreach Programs
  Programs in Oregon that reach and engage Latino youth and families

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