BE COUNTED. DON'T FORGET TO COMPLETE AND MAIL BACK YOUR CENSUS 2010 FORM!

Census is IMPORTANT
Census data are used to apportion congressional seats to states, to distribute more than $400 billion in federal funds to tribal, state, and local governments each year, and to make decisions about what community services to provide. Every person counted, or not counted, in a community impacts TEN YEARS of federal funds.

Census is EASY
The 2010 Census form will be one of the shortest in U.S. history, consisting of 10 questions and taking about 10 minutes to complete.

Census is SAFE
The Census form does NOT exist online and does NOT ask for immigration status or social security information. By law, the Census Bureau, cannot share an individuals answers with anyone, including welfare and immigration agencies. Every Census worker has taken an oath for life to protect the confidentiality of census responses. Violation would result in a jail term of up to 5 years and/or fine up to $250,000.

 

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IMPORTANT DATES

March 15-17, Census forms are delivered to most homes by the U.S. Postal Service.

The Census form does NOT exist online and does NOT ask about a person’s immigration status or for social security information.

March 19, Questionnaire Assistance Centers open. Nearly 100 locations identified throughout Santa Clara County will be available to help residents complete the form. (Please see attached document to find the closest Questionnaire Assistance Center to you.)

April 1, Census Day! Complete and mail back your census form by April 1, 2010.

All census forms come with pre-paid self-addressed envelope.

April 19, Questionnaire Assistance Centers close.