The mistreatment of Haitian migrants by Customs and Border Patrol in Texas is appalling to witness. The actions are cruel, inhumane, and unacceptable.  
This week: Reverse Course on Inhumane Treatment of Haitian Migrants, CLASP Impact Report
 

RECENTLY FROM CLASP
September 23, 2021

 

CLASP Decries Inhumane Treatment of Haitian Migrants, Calls for Administration to Reverse Course

The mistreatment of Haitian migrants by Customs and Border Patrol in Texas is appalling to witness. The actions are cruel, inhumane, and unacceptable. Haitian migrants arriving at our border are individuals and families fleeing dire political crises, economic difficulties, and natural disasters. They—and all those seeking safety—deserve to be treated with humanity and respect.

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Increase Adult Ed Funding to Meet Need, Drive Economic Recovery

It is Adult Education and Family Literacy week! This year’s celebration coincides with Congressional mark-ups of newly proposed and sorely needed federal investments in adult education in the Build Back Better Act.
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CTC Work Requirements Would Reduce Access for Many

Attaching work requirements to the expanded Child Tax Credit benefits would exclude many of the people who most need the credit. This would leave children, families, and our communities worse off.
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CLASP 2020-2021 Impact Report

In 2020, the tragic impact of the global pandemic and recession on families' lives increased demand for our work across the board--new ideas in Congress, technical assistance to federal and state agencies, and partnerships with our advocacy colleagues. 

We put forth ideas during this period that we've been advancing for decades and that are now on the cusp of happening. We're proud of the groundbreaking work we did in 2020 and much of 2021, described in our new Impact Report. Here's a snapshot: the precedent-setting recovery plan passage and its impact on families, communities, and sectors; innovative collaborations with dynamic leaders and organizations; thoughtful approaches to addressing policy implementation and access; and strategic engagement with the Biden-Harris Administration.

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CLASP in the News

 

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 | CNBC

There’s only a few months left to sign up for advance child tax payments. Here’s what it means for future checks

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 | MARKETPLACE

Child tax credit money eluding low-income families

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 | WASHINGTON POST

Child tax credit less likely to have been claimed by parents without high school degree, survey shows

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 | MARKETPLACE

Treasury says U.S. child care system is a market failure

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 | THE STAR DEMOCRAT

A chance to protect our essential workers


 

Recent Events

 

On September 22, Hannah Matthews spoke at a webinar titled “Social Infrastructure and the New Map of Life” hosted by The Longevity Project and Stanford Center on Longevity. Panelists—including U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA)—discussed social infrastructure and the investments and policies beginning in early childhood that can contribute to a better life course.

 
 

 

Upcoming Events

 

On September 24, Whitney Bunts will present on youth mobile response at National Association of Public Defenders 2021 Virtual Conference: We Are the Ones We’ve Been Waiting For


On September 29, Whitney Bunts will present at The Opportunity Youth 2021 Digital Learning Series workshop titled “Mobile Response - Envisioning Future Career Pathways in Mental Health at a Time of Transformation.”


On September 29, Tiffany Ferrette and Alycia Hardy will speak on panels during the New York State Early Learning Council Leadership Summit. Alycia’s panel will focus on historic perspectives of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a grounding session for the summit. Tiffany will discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the wage gap among child care providers.

 
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