Georgia’s Latino population has exploded over the past 20 years, with Hispanics now representing 11 percent of the residents of metro Atlanta. As the number of Latinos in the state continues to grow, so do the socio-economic disparities that exist for Latino families. One-third of Latinos in the Atlanta region, for instance, live in poverty, and thousands of Latino families face hunger.

Our Family Well-Being department professionals work closely with families to meet their basic needs and assist them in times of crisis so that they can achieve stability and self-sufficiency.

Goal

The goal of the Family Well-Being focus area is to foster stable, healthy Latino families.

This goal is advanced through:

• Direct Services
• Partnerships & Events
• Advocacy

This work includes the Latino Basic Needs Program, events including the annual Hispanic Health Expo (From 2015 to 2018), La Feria de Recursos Hispanos (2019) and advocacy to address Housing, Health and Hunger for Latinas. Through the direct services of the Latino Basic Needs Program, the LAA empowers low-income Latino individuals and families in need to achieve stability and long-term self-sufficiency.