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	In an effort to address the most severe disparities affecting the Latino population, CHCF develops programs in areas where there is greatest need. The Hispanic population is particularly isolated from public health education such as maternal health, HIV / AIDS and other concerns, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration Report, because "Many Hispanics live in their own communities and remain connected to each other, but isolated from the mainstream." This phenomenon is precisely the reason CHCF developed several mobile programs, staffed by peer educators, who are members of the target communities, to reach out to these excluded populations. ................................................................................................ Van Campaign Many Latinos affected by the World Trade Center attacks were unaware of the services available to them. In an effort to reach isolated communities we have mobilized a "Van Campaign" that travels to Latino neighborhoods with information about available benefits. Bilingual resource guides are handed out and referrals to other services are made through the campaign. ................................................................................................ Walking and Learning Together These bilingual workshops are designed to educate Latino immigrant parents on the child welfare system in the United States. These workshops cover child development, child abuse and neglect and domestic violence. ................................................................................................ Circles of Support A non-traditional support group providing safe and confidential spaces where participants can discuss their conflicts and emotions. Support group sessions are based on Paulo Freire's popular education theory. The weekly groups meet at locations throughout New York City. ................................................................................................ Project Goal According to a recent Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report, 20% of all people reporting new HIV infections are Latino, representing 30% of all HIV and AIDS cases.(3) Hispanic children account for 37% of pediatric AIDS cases.(4) Research has shown that prevention is much less costly than treatment. While preventing each HIV infection is approximately $50,000, the costs to treat an HIV-infected person over his or her lifetime is approximately $195,000 and growing. Prevention efforts in the U.S. are estimated to have saved up to 1.5 million lives over the past decade.(5) Our unique HIV/AIDS prevention and education program goes out to New York soccer fields were Latinos gather for recreation. While in the fields, we conduct popular theatre skits that engage the public and raise awareness of the dangers of HIV and AIDS. Additionally, informational literature is distributed along with condom demonstrations and referrals for counseling, testing and primary care services. ................................................................................................ Domestic Violence On October 8th, 2003 Elba Montalvo, our executive director attended President Bush’s press conference introducing the “Stop Family Violence” postage stamp created to increase awareness of domestic violence, also known as Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Current statistics demonstrate that approximately 1.5 million women are raped and/or assaulted each year by an intimate partner. The negative affects are passed on to the thousands of children who witness such acts, and suffer long-term physical and mental health problems. Through CHCF's direct services in HIV/AIDS prevention and our work in the schools, we have recognized an urgent need to provide community education and awareness about domestic violence. Expert staff and consultants have conducted workshops as part of parenting education for parents in the schools. Through a grant from Verizon Wireless, CHCF also conducted DV prevention with high school students. CHCF has established strong linkages with direct service Domestic Violence agencies to enable immediate appropriate referrals for CHCF clients when needed. Domestic violence training video CHCF has always been on the cutting edge of critical issues in the Latino community, as demonstrated by it being the first organization to recognize the link between Domestic Violence and Child Abuse and Neglect within Latino families by producing Dolores. Dolores was the first Spanish language film depicting the impact of domestic violence with the Latino family. With several film critics' awards, Dolores has been used to train more than four thousand human/social service professionals throughout the state and was also used in CHCF Domestic Violence Workshops. Please contact us at 212-206-1090 to obtain a copy. ................................................................................................. Little Smiles This bilingual program provides education to new immigrant communities about dental health and oral hygiene. Click here to view photos from a Little Smiles session. ................................................................................................. Project Stork According to the Children's Health Fund (2004), first trimester prenatal care is lowest for Hispanics and African-Americans, at 74% as opposed to 88% for Caucasian women. This bilingual program provides outreach to Latinas in need of accurate information about sexual and maternal health as well as referrals to available bilingual community resources. ................................................................................................ The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families, Inc. 110 William Street, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10038 © 2000 The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families, Inc All rights reserved Please email us for more information	Child Care Services Policy and Advocacy Family Health Education Youth Development Special Events National Interests Home History and Mission Our Executive Director Board of Directors Corporate Advisory Board Junior Advisory Board Donate Today Join our mailing list E-Newsletters Other agencies Latino Statistics Funding Sources Careers Want to stay informed about our programs and events? 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(1) The Urban Justice Center. Ripple Effect: The Crisis in NYC’s Low-Income Communities After September 11th. September 2002, p. 34. (2) The Urban Justice Center. Ripple Effect: The Crisis in NYC’s Low-Income Communities After September 11th. September 2002, p. 17. (3) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Protecting the Health of Latino Communities:Combating HIV/AIDS. National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Jul 2000, p 1 (4) Hispanic AIDS Forum, “NYC Latinos and HIV/AIDS”, www.hispanicfederation.org/agencies/haf3.htm, 10/29/01. (5) Fox, Maggie. “AIDS Prevention Saved up to 1.5 Million- Study.” Yahoo News, Friday, November 22, 02, http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&cid=570&/aids_prevention_dc_1&printer=