EYE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD
September 2019

Proposed changes to SNAP would harm children. Join CLASP in voicing your opposition! 
The Trump administration has proposed a regulatory change to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that would could cause more than 3 million people to lose access to SNAP and about 500,000 children to lose access to school lunches. Join us in fighting back against the changes by commenting on the proposed rule before the deadline of midnight on September 23. It's easy to create your submission using CLASP's template comment for the early education field. 
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What we've been working on

Senate Appropriations Bill Would Shortchange Key Children's Programs 

Yesterday, the Senate released a shameful funding bill that would not make needed investments in child care, health, and human services. Shiva Sethi and Christine Johnston-Staub's analysis of an August budget deal outlines why Congress should instead increase funding for child care, Head Start, WIC, and other programs.

$2.4 Billion Increase for CCDBG Would Fund Child Care for Up to 300,000 Children

Stephanie Schmit breaks down how many children could receive child care subsidies if Congress invests an additional $2.4 billion in the Child Care and Development Block Grant. See how many children would benefit in your state. 

The Final Public Charge Rule and Young Children: Q&A

Unless it is blocked by litigation, the "public charge" test applied to immigrants seeking permanent legal status will be changed on October 15. This Q&A by Rebecca Ullrich helps early educators answer families' questions about how the rule will affect them and their children.

Webinar: Public Charge and Young Children: What Early Education Stakeholders Need to Know

Tune in to the recording of CLASP's September 12 webinar about the effects of the public charge rule on young children, their families, and early education providers.

Preparing for Immigration Raids: What Child and Youth Advocates and Service Providers Can Do

In preparation for immigration raids, Rebecca Ullrich outlines how children and youth organizations can prepare for and respond to immigration enforcement actions in their communities.

Census Data Show Declining Health Coverage and Enduring Poverty
Read Hannah Matthews' analysis of what the newly released Census Bureau data about poverty and health insurance means for children and young adults across the country.

Other key resources

NJ.COM

200 Babies Protested at the Statehouse. And They Got Results.

CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS 

Angela and Patrice: A Conversation about Grandparents Day Conversation about Child Care

CHILD TRENDS

Survey of States’ Priorities for the Child Care and Development Block Grant Funding Increase: Individual State Results
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