Publications

Included on this page are some recent publications and resources from the Asian American Federation. You can request hard copies of any of these publications by downloading it with Adobe Acrobat, downloading and submitting the order now form, or by calling (212) 344-5878, ext. 210.

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	Working But Poor: Asian American Poverty in New York City (2008) [70 pgs] [read/download] [order now] This first detailed analysis of 2006 American Community Survey and Census 2000 data on poor and low-income Asians in the city describes their demographic traits and patterns, many of which reflect differences from the general population in those income categories. Age, household type, housing costs, educational attainment, language, immigration and citizenship, and employment characteristics were examined.		Revitalizing Chinatown Businesses: Challenges and Opportunities (2008) [38 pgs] [read/download] [order now] Based on a survey of more than 300 businesses; interviews with community, business and economic development leaders; and analysis of government data, this report examines Chinatown's changing business environment, obstacles to improvement, and opportunities for enduring stability and growth.
	Rebuilding Lives: The Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004 (2006) [36 pgs] [read/download] [order now] A Federation sponsored outreach team conducted interviews with individuals from New York's Thai, Indian, and Indonesian communities. The research showed that many of the affected individuals were in need of relief programs, such as mental health counseling and legal assistance to travel back home. Because such individuals lacked direct connection to their respective communities and had limited access to service providers, a language deficiency increased.		Economic Characteristics Of Asian Americans in the New York Metropolitan Area (2005) [80 pgs] [read/download] [~~order now~~] Supported by the the Citigroup Foundation, the C.J. Huang Foundation, and the AT&T Foundation, the Federation's Census Information Center (CIC) has prepared a Census 2000-based analysis offering unprecedented detail on work-force participation, employment, earnings, income, housing, and occupational and industry representation of Asian Americans in the New York Metropolitan Area.
	Lessons Learned: To Sustain Health Coverage After September 11th In NYC Chinatown (2004) [66 pgs] [read/download] [order now] This study examines participation in a temporary health care program for workers in New York City's Chinatown neighborhood who were affected by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The Research Department examined key factors in participants' decision for enrolling in a program, including source of information, prior experience health insurance, and immediate health needs.		Asian American Mental Health: A Post September 11th Needs Assessment (2003) [118 pgs] [read/download] [order now] Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, this study is the first comprehensive account of mental health issues among Asian American communities in New York City. Mental health is a critical concern for our community because, as a population, Asian Americans typically underutilize mental health services; those who do seek help tend to be more severely ill than those in other groups.
	Asian American Elders in NYC: A Study of Health, Social Needs, Quality of Life and Quality of Care (2003) [141 pgs] [read/download] [order now] This report is a significant component of the Federation's efforts to focus academic research and public policy formulation on the needs of the Asian American community. Produced in collaboration with the Brookdale Center on Aging of Hunter College, this groundbreaking study is a comprehensive exploration on the quality of life and care of New York City's growing Asian American elderly population.		Chinatown One Year After September 11th: An Economic Impact Study (2002) [50 pgs] [read/download] [order now] This report follows and incorporates results of the groundbreaking Chinatown After September 11th report, issued in April. The new report draws on numerous sources, including business and worker surveys, loan and grant data, and information from public and private relief agencies. Findings take into account experiences of more than 10,000 workers, and reflect collaboration with community, business, labor, policy and academic organizations.
	Chinatown After September 11th: An Economic Impact Study (2002) [74 pgs] [read/download] [order now] Drawing upon more than 30 data sources, including relief agencies and several community-based surveys, the study evaluated the extent of business and employment hardship stemming from infrastructure impediments and other factors. The study also examined the degree to which short-term assistance relieved economic distress for Chinatown, a community located less than ten blocks from the site of the World Trade Center.