Advocating for Our Families and La Communidad
La Casa is committed to addressing the daily challenges faced by our families. With over 50 years of experience, our CEO and top-tier staff are recognized thought leaders and experts on the critical issues impacting our community. We are dedicated to writing policy papers, conducting awareness campaigns, and advocating for the families we serve. Our efforts position us as a regional powerhouse, championing the struggles and needs of our communities.
Immigration
DHS cuts funds for groups helping legal immigrants become U.S. citizens
“We are left wondering why [DHS] would eliminate opportunities for those who ‘did it the right way’ to complete their citizenship journey,” President and Chief Executive Officer Peter T. Rosario said in an email. “If we want people to follow the proper naturalization process, then we need the resources to make that happen.”
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La Casa de Don Pedro responds to Immigration (ICE) Raid in Newark
“We’re at a time where we need each other so we’re going to stand together.”
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Education
Newark Op-Ed: ‘Equity In Schools Requires Public Hearings’
NJ still has not offered transparent data on the impact of the pandemic and the parallel reckoning of racial injustice for students.
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Op-Ed: NJ has the highest barrier to entry for child care vouchers
Last summer, I wrote an Op-Ed touting New Jersey as one of the shining stars in the U.S. when it came to providing access to summer meals during the pandemic.Read more
Think Tanks Takes a Hard Look at The Child Care Crisis Within Latinx Communities
Steve Adubato is joined by Peter Rosario, President & Executive Officer of La Casa de Don Pero, to examine the childcare crisis and how their organization is helping to fight for the rights of Latinx people within the Newark community.
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‘I felt like I was lost’: NJ students say school segregation impacted their education
As a Black high school student in Newark, Michelle Ametekpor remembers feeling as if her culture wasn’t being celebrated.
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