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Senior Spot help local kids compete and grow into healthy, successful adults.
We need additional funds to support social programs that

benefit seniors, the disabled, and multigenerational families.
Additionally, infrastructure improvements to our public
Senior Moments buildings and public works projects such as highway, road,
and bridge maintenance can create jobs that will help our
community to better serve all Caroline County residents and
by Mary Moran 410-479-2535 help our citizens maintain a great quality of life!

Finally, the data also insures fair political representation
It’s Census time so here is a friendly reminder to complete by establishing the number of local and state delegates.
and return your questionnaire. If you have misplaced it go to Congressional seats from the 2010 census determined how
www.2020 census.gov to complete and submit the form. many congressmen represent each district in Maryland. Per
the U.S. Constitution, the process of Apportionment utilizes the

The 2020 Census questionnaire does not contain a citizenship
total resident and non-resident population of citizens in each
question so, please, do not be afraid to fill it out if your US

state to divvy up the 435 seats of the house of representatives
residency is questionable. The Census Bureau is bound by
among all 50 states. (census.gov) Apportionment also includes
Federal Law to protect your information. Title 13 of United
and allows for “Armed Services personnel and federal civilian

States Code forbids “any officer, census employee, or local
employees, plus their dependents living with them, who can be
government liaison to disclose or publish any census or survey
allocated back to a home state”. (census.gov) In other words, if

information that identifies any individual or business for any
you have a loved one in the Armed Forces or, who is serving
purpose other than to produce statistical data sets.” (https://
our country as a civilian employee outside of the country, by
censuscounts.org). All information is strictly used for statistical

all means count them as household members! The higher our
purposes and cannot be used by any government or law
population numbers the better our representation! Bottom

enforcement agency. Therefore, by law, the information on this
line is that Our Caroline County community can only benefi t
questionnaire is not shared with the IRS, ICE, or any branch of
from your honesty. Please count every person who is living in
the federal government. It is never used to identify any person
living in your home, or identify the home itself, and cannot be
used to determine eligibility for government benefi ts.
Census reporting gathers information about local populations. Senior Homecare by Angels

Minority groups, seniors and the disabled are historically Bathing Assistance • Dressing Assistance • Grooming
underserved due to low participation in the census. Please Assistance with Walking • Medication Reminders
remember that race and gender statistics are essential to Errands • Shopping • Light Housekeeping
calculating accurate population counts. These numbers Meal Preparation • Friendly Companionship
are important tools used to monitor anti-discrimination Flexible Hourly Care • Respite Care for Families
provisions, such as the Civil Rights and Voting Acts.
Be sure to count everyone, from newborns to mature The Most Recognized and Respected Name in Senior Home Care
roommates. Are you worried about that grandchild’s extended
couch surfi ng affecting your ability to access existing programs? America’s Choice in Homecare

No need! Their census presence in your household cannot

impact your eligibility. In fact, including them as part of your
household numbers will help provide accurate statistics for our
towns and Caroline county, thereby bringing in more money.
So be sure to count them on the form if they have been there
since April 1st!
The purpose of these census driven statistics is to establish

which areas of the state have the greatest need for funding. Th e We’re here for YOU!
point is to provide federal, state, and local resources equitably Available 24 hours a day,
based on population. As an Eastern Shore rural community, 7 days a week
we must accurately report all of our population to obtain
maximum funding. Caroline County folks can benefi t across
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