To serve as a resource for students who are interested in service or practicum experiences in the Latino community.
To serve as a link for faculty and academic departments that are interested in exploring experiential educational opportunities for their students in a culturally diverse and urban environment.
To serve as an academic resource to social service agencies, state, or federal government agencies and churches on demographic and systemic factors affecting Latino families in central Pennsylvania.
To serve as an academic resource to community leaders and state government officials to better enhance their work with Latino families in the community.
To serve as an academic resource to faculty and administrators on issues related to cultural sensitivity and cultural awareness on campus.
To promote and facilitate forums for academic discussion on social, religious, and systemic issues affecting Latino families.
To maintain an active social science research agenda to stay abreast of the issues affecting the well-being of Latino families in this country.
