Record Details:

Latino Family Network

Main/General Business Number: 978-590-2912
Website: http://www.familiaslatinas.org/

Management Contact: (hidden)

Mission: THE LATINO FAMILY NETWORK

In 2003, I placed an ad in the newspaper inviting contact from all Latino
families living in Acton and the surrounding towns. The initial goals was to
meet other Latino families living in this area and strengthen our language
and cultural ties. In 2008, five years later, I have 200 members on my
distribution list, 80 Latino families from Acton, and other members from the
metro west region. The Latino Family Network meets every four months, three
times a year. At each meeting, families bring a traditional Latin American
dish to share. It is a great opportunity for newcomers and their families to
build an instant cultural network by sharing traditional food and music.

WHAT IS THE MISSION OF THE LATINO FAMILY NETWORK
The mission of the organization has been evolving from not only connecting
Latino immigrant families around culture and language, but also becoming
advocates for non-English speaking or immigrant families. Our mission
focuses on resolving disconnected situations within the Acton Public
Schools, local health care systems, and other social services in Acton.

Client/Case Management Information
Contact Name:Zoila Ricciardi
EMail:zbricciardi@earthlink.net

Areas Served: MetroWest



This organization provides Temporary or Permanent Service? Temporary

Notes:

Events, such as Women's Book Club, other cultural events

From the website:

WHAT WE ARE

non-profit
run by volunteers
network focused on connecting latino families and the wider community
resource for members
place to learn, connect, share

QUE SOMOS

Sin fines de lucro
Organizado por voluntarios
Conecta familias latinas con el resto de la comunidad
Recursos para los miembros
Lugar para aprender, conectar y compartir

WHAT WE ARE NOT
no sharing of e-mailing list or soliciting

QUE NO SOMOS
No se comparte la lista de correos electronicos de los miembros, ni se acepta venta publicitaria.

Helpful Links
Business

* www.alpfa.org
Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting: Established in 1972; 27 chapters. The leading association of Hispanics/Latinos working in finance, accounting and related professions. Offers workshops, mentorships and other programs.

* www.lbausa.com
Latin Business Association: Since 1976, it has grown to include 1,500 members on four continents. The aim is to promote growth of Hispanic/Latino-owned companies through business development, education and advocacy.

* www.nshmba.org

National Society of Hispanic MBAs: Founded in 1988. Prepares Hispanics/Latinos for leadership positions in public and private sectors; links Hispanic/Latino professionals and MBA students with corporations and other organizations. More than 6,500 members in 28 chapters in the US and Puerto Rico.

* www.ushcc.com
US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Started in 1979; More than 215 local member chambers in the US, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Composed primarily of entrepreneurs and those working for small businesses. Advocates, promotes and facilitates the success of Hispanic/Latino businesses.

Engineering

* www.sacnas.org

Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science: For more than 30 years, SACNAS has worked to improve and expand opportunities for minorities in scientific industries and academia. Includes graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

* www.shpe.org

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers: Organized in 1974; now the largest Hispanic/Latino engineering and science organization. Offers professional development and networking to 8,000 members in 43 professional chapters; 179 student chapters.

* www.maes-natl.org
Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists: Founded in 1974. Open to all Hispanics/Latinos in technical and scientific fields; chapters throughout the US.

Government

* www.nahfe.org
National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives: Started in 1984; 2,000 members at various levels of government.

Healthcare

*www.icps.org
Interamerican College of Physicians and Surgeons: Founded in 1979; includes more than 39,000 physicians and healthcare professionals in the US and Puerto Rico. Promotes cooperation among Hispanic/Latino physicians while advancing professional and educational needs.

* www.thehispanicnurses.org
National Association of Hispanic Nurses: Begun in 1975; 1,000 members. Mission includes professional development, collaboration with other Hispanic/Latino healthcare providers and networking.

* www.nhmamd.org
National Hispanic Medical Association: Founded in 1994. Represents 36,000 Hispanic/Latino physicians in the US; offers professional development while working to unite physicians with government and the private sector.

Law and Criminal Justice

* www.fhleoa.org
Federal Hispanic Law Enforcement Officers Association: Represents more than 20,000 Hispanic/Latino law enforcement professionals around the world; offers training programs as well as advocacy and networking.

* www.hnba.com
Hispanic National Bar Association: Since 1972, a professional organization for Hispanic/Latino attorneys, judges, law professionals and law students in the US and Puerto Rico; 22,000 members.

Media

* www.nahj.org
National Association of Hispanic Journalists: Founded in 1984; the national voice for Hispanics/Latinos working in television, radio, print, new media and other media-related professions. Its 2,300 members include journalism educators and students.

Real Estate

* www.nahrep.org
National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals: Dozens of chapters throughout the US; mission is to empower Hispanic/Latino real estate professionals.

Social Work

* www.naprhsw.org
National Association of Puerto Rican and Hispanic Social Workers: Organized in 1983; includes social workers, other human services professionals and students interested in issues that affect Puerto Rican and Hispanic/Latino communities.

Technology

* www.alitp.org
Association of Latino IT Professionals: Founded in 2002; membership includes seasoned professionals and Hispanics/Latinos seeking IT careers. Offers opportunities for leadership and education through partnerships with industry, government and academia.

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