This week: BBB Responds to Urgent Needs, States and ARPA Child Care Funds
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RECENTLY FROM CLASP
December 2, 2021
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BBB Responds to Urgent Needs
As the U.S. Senate considers the Build Back Better Act, CLASP continues to highlight the bill’s critical provisions that bring needed support to people with low incomes, children, young adults, workers earning low wages, communities of color, and others who have been left behind by inadequate policy responses. For instance, we detail the bill’s provisions to address the Medicaid coverage gap [[link removed]] , expand the EITC [[link removed]] to young people and those who don’t have children living with them, provide affordable child care [[link removed]] and preschool to all, and support workforce development initiatives [[link removed]] .
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Advancing Equitable State Child Care Policies Using ARPA and Other Relief Funds [[link removed]]
During a time of historic COVID-related federal investment in child care and early education, states are working to leverage this opportunity to provide significant relief and recovery to providers and families. This brief highlights the actions that select states have implemented to make the most of this critical time and opportunity.
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We're Hiring! [[link removed]]
If you're passionate about fighting for social, racial, and economic justice, check out our current job openings. We're looking for excellent folks interested in many of the policy areas we address, as well as candidates with media relations and administrative support skills.
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CLASP in the News
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 | CAPITAL & MAIN
Ending Immigration Raids at Worksites: A Q&A With Wendy Cervantes [[link removed]]
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 | COMMON DREAMS
Our Economic Model Is Failing Working People: Bring On the Scapegoats [[link removed]]
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 | MOMS RISING
Tired Argument on Child Tax Credit Is Simply Wrong [[link removed]]
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 | SALUD AMERICA
Child Tax Credits a Huge Boost for Many, But Not All, Latino Families [[link removed]]
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 | HUFF POST
Democrats' Child Care Plan Could Be A Historic Achievement, But Also Comes With Risk [[link removed]]
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 | BOSTON GLOBE
Boston Common playdate rally calls for publicly funded early education [[link removed]]
Recent Events
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Cormekki Whitley spoke on a panel titled “When Your Next Becomes Your Next” at the Authenticity Women’s Leadership virtual event hosted by DB Latimore Professional Services Group.
Upcoming Events
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This week, join young leaders and national advocates across the country to call on our Senators to pass Build Back Better without cutting crucial supports for young people. Join CLASP, National Youth Employment Coalition, and the Forum for Youth Investment from November 30 – December 5 for a week of national digital action to #BuildBackBetter & #BuildwithYouth! View the toolkit here [[link removed]] .
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On December 10, Nia West-Bey will moderate a panel with Grantmakers for Thriving Youth for the second of a three-part series exploring the mental health and well-being of young people amid the pandemic and an ever-growing set of stressors. The panel will focus on the influence of family, sports and after-school programs.
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