CLASP · [email protected]

January 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM

Racist Work Requirements and Update on CLASP’s Leadership Transition

Plus: Deportation’s effects on families and schools    This week: Racist history of work requirements, remembering President Carter   RECENTLY FROM CLASP January 9, 2025   The Racist History of Work Requirements    To accommoda…

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  David Hansell · [email protected]

January 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM

Exciting Leadership Updates at CLASP: Join Us in the Search for Our Next Executive Director

David Hansell, Chair, CLASP Board of Trustees, shares updates on CLASP's exciting leadership transition.      Exciting Leadership Updates at CLASP: Join Us in the Search for Our Next Executive Director Dear Friends, Supporters, and Partners, On behalf of the…

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  Olivia Golden · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Last chance! Double your impact to CLASP today!

Make your end of your gift to CLASP today. Dear John, It's not too late to make your 2024 tax-deductible donation to CLASP! Complete your gift before midnight tonight to help us fight back in the new year against the harmful priorities Donald Trump and his administration have already laid out.  Thi…

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  Steven Dow · [email protected]

December 23, 2024 at 8:05 PM

FW: Help us start 2025 off strong - double your impact today!

Dear John, As Chair of CLASP's Board Development Committee, I am writing to follow up on the note below and the year-end mailing you received earlier this month and to urge you to make a tax-deductible donation to CLASP.  Your support is critical as we enter these pivotal early months of 2025. And, …

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  Olivia Golden · [email protected]

December 19, 2024 at 8:02 PM

Help us start 2025 off strong - double your impact today!

Make your end of your gift to CLASP today.Dear John,  We are well aware that the coming year will demand an extraordinary level of commitment from all of us, to fight back and hold onto the vision of economic security and racial equity. We are prepared to take this on – and we need you to do it.  Yo…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

December 19, 2024 at 6:21 PM

Happy Holidays!

Plus: a look back at 2024   This week: Happy Holidays! And a Look Back at 2024   RECENTLY FROM CLASP December 19, 2024   Happy Holidays! And a Look Back at 2024  This year has brought significant wins for the policies and commu…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

December 17, 2024 at 4:33 PM

Eye on Early Childhood: 2024 Year in Review

As the year comes to a close, we are reflecting on 2024 and looking ahead to the work to come.    EYE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD December 2024   CLASP Child Care and Early Education Team’s Year in Review  As the year comes to a close, we are reflecti…

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  Eddie Martin, Jr · [email protected]

December 13, 2024 at 6:56 PM

Sharing messages from this week's webinar

Dear John,  This Wednesday CLASP had the fantastic opportunity to be in conversation with some powerful leaders for a thought-provoking webinar. It was encouraging to see so many friends and partners join us, and I am especially grateful for our distinguished panel of speakers – Taifa Smith Butler…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

December 5, 2024 at 5:34 PM

Forging a Path Forward

Plus: framework for the gig economy  This week: Localizing labor solutions, paid leave convening   RECENTLY FROM CLASP December 5, 2024   Forging a Path Forward: CLASP Post-Election Virtual Briefing   Join us virtually on Decem…

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  Team CLASP · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 2:54 PM

Today's Giving Tuesday! Is CLASP in your giving plans?

Dear John, Today is GivingTuesday – a global day dedicated to generosity and making an impact in our communities. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.  CLASP invites you this GivingTuesday to come together and turn compassion into action. Join us as we bu…

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  Olivia Golden · [email protected]

December 2, 2024 at 5:59 PM

Forging a Path Forward: CLASP Post-Election Virtual Briefing Invite

 Join Us! Forging a Path Forward: CLASP Post-Election Virtual Briefing  December 11, 2024    1:00 p.m. ET – 2:30 p.m. ETHi John,  Following the election results, threats to our democracy have never been clearer, and CLASP stands ready and committed to our essential anti-poverty work.    To that end,…

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  Team CLASP · [email protected]

November 29, 2024 at 9:45 PM

Support CLASP on Giving Tuesday!

Dear John,  On behalf of all of us at CLASP, we hope you had a restful holiday with family and friends. As I'm sure you know, GivingTuesday is coming up next week and we hope you'll join us this year and include CLASP in your giving plans. Because we face many unknowns in the new year, CLASP invite…

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  Olivia Golden · [email protected]

November 20, 2024 at 2:50 PM

We’re standing strong – make your gift to CLASP today!

Dear Friend,  In case you missed it – please read CLASP’s statement in response to Donald Trump’s reelection. Although we don’t know everything that a second term will include, we are prepared that his leadership and policies will directly harm the communities we work with most: immigrants, children…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

November 14, 2024 at 5:29 PM

A Glimmer of Hope in Election Results

Plus: the harm of mass deportation  This week: Election's impact on working people, mass deportation policies, and more.   RECENTLY FROM CLASP November 14, 2024   Last Week’s Election Included Help for Working People CLASP resp…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

November 6, 2024 at 10:41 PM

CLASP Responds to the Outcome of the Presidential Election

The statement can be attributed to Olivia Golden, Interim Executive Director at the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)          CLASP Responds to the Outcome of the Presidential Election The statement can be attributed to Olivia Golden, Interim Executi…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

October 31, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Recently From CLASP: Expanding Access to Child Care Assistance, Achieving Racial Equity in Higher Education

Plus: Election Day is next Tuesday!  This week: Community Partnership Group, Open Enrollment, and more.   RECENTLY FROM CLASP October 31, 2024   Empowerment in Action: CLASP’s Community Partnership Group Releases Report Last we…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

October 17, 2024 at 8:05 PM

Recently From CLASP: Expanding Access to Child Care Assistance, Achieving Racial Equity in Higher Education

Plus: CLASP responds to 5th Circuit DACA Decision  This week: Expanding Access to Child Care Assistance, Racial Equity in Higher Education   RECENTLY FROM CLASP October 17, 2024   New Fact Sheet Series: Expanding Access to Child Ca…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

October 16, 2024 at 1:13 PM

New Fact Sheets Detail Opportunities to Expand Access to Child Care

Using the updated CCDF final rule, CLASP outlines ways states can improve and expand access to child care in their latest fact sheets.        New Fact Sheets Detail Opportunities to Expand Access to Child Care It’s no secret that families are struggling to a…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

October 7, 2024 at 3:32 PM

New Research Reveals the Urgent Need for Paid Leave for Working People

In new report, researchers use data from the Worker Paid Leave Usage Simulation Model (Worker PLUS) to illustrate how the lack of paid family and medical leave in 37 states.        New Research: Working People Need Access to Paid Leave In the new report, "Wo…

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  CLASP, Public Benefits Justice · [email protected]

October 4, 2024 at 5:01 PM

PBJ Newsletter: October 2024

      PUBLIC BENEFITS JUSTICE UPDATE OCTOBER 2024   What is Meaningful Community Engagement? In 2021, our team began a community engagement effort called Community-Driven Policies and Practices (CDPP). We partnered with community members across the…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

October 3, 2024 at 5:03 PM

25 Years of Child Care, New Paid Leave Report

Plus: working people need access to paid leave  This week: 25 Years of Child Care, New Paid Leave Report   RECENTLY FROM CLASP October 3, 2024   CLASP Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Child Care Team Last week, CLASP’s Child Care…

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  Stephanie Schmit · [email protected]

September 27, 2024 at 3:52 PM

We're sorry we missed you!

Here's what you may have missed at this week's celebration of the 25th Anniversary of CLASP's CCEE team Dear John,  We're sorry to have missed you this week as we celebrated the 25th anniversary of our Child Care and Early Education team. We heard from so many passionate partners, friends, funders,…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

September 26, 2024 at 3:12 PM

You're Invited! Join CLASP and the Economic Policy Institute for a webinar on state progress in advancing equity in child care

Register to learn more about how states are advancing equity in child care and early education and all the work there is left to do. The virtual panel features a parent, provider, administrator, and advocate.        State Progress in Advancing Equity in Child Car…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

September 19, 2024 at 6:08 PM

Recently From CLASP: Abortion Bans Further Harm Immigrant Communities

Plus: the need for culturally responsive mental health services  This week: Abortion bans harm immigrant communities, CLASP quoted in NYT   RECENTLY FOM CLASP September 19, 2024   Deepening the Divide: Abortion Bans Further Harm Im…

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  Stephanie Schmit · [email protected]

September 17, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Meet the Panelists! Will you be joining us next week?

Have you submitted your RSVP to join us next Wednesday, September 25th to celebrate 25 years of CCEE policy at CLASP?Meet the Panelists!Dear John,  I'm checking in to see if you plan to attend next Wednesday's event celebrating the 25th Anniversary of CLASP's Child Care and Early Education team, eit…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

September 16, 2024 at 8:23 PM

Join Us for Disabled Women’s Equal Pay Day! 

Join CLASP and many partners to recognize Disabled Womens Equal Pay Day, Wednesday, September 18.        Join Us for Disabled Women’s Equal Pay Day!  ACCESS SOCIAL TOOLKIT CLASP is excited to invite you to a special event marking Disabled Women’s Equal Pay D…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

September 12, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Eye on Early Childhood: September 2024

    EYE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD September 2024   New final rules, a child care funding cliff, and 25 years of child care and early education at CLASP This summer brought a lot of activity in the child care and early education space, from the implem…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

September 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM

2023 Poverty Rate Points to Policy Gaps Amidst Economic Strength

Census Bureau released reports on poverty, income, and health insurance coverage, which point to the gaps that policymakers must fill to address economic insecurity.         2023 Poverty Rate Points to Policy Gaps Amidst Economic Strength Yesterday, the Cens…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

September 6, 2024 at 3:26 PM

CLASP Joins Partners to Advocate for Better Paid Safe Leave Policies

CLASP joins forces to demand stronger federal paid safe leave for every worker’s safety and dignity        CLASP Joins Partners to Advocate for Paid Safe Leave in New Policy Working Group On September 5th, the safe leave working group announced the release o…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

September 5, 2024 at 6:18 PM

2023 Poverty, Health Data Coming Next Week, Child Care COVID Funds Expiring Soon

Plus: Child care COVID relief funds set to expire  This week: Census poverty report; child care COVID relief funds set to expire   RECENTLY FROM CLASP September 5, 2024   Next Week’s 2023 Poverty, Health Care Reports Will Likely Sh…

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  Stephanie Schmit, CLASP · [email protected]

August 27, 2024 at 7:26 PM

Will we see you there? Celebrating 25 years of advancing child care and early education policy at CLASP

Join us on September 25th to celebrate 25 years of Child Care and Early Education at CLASP! Dear John,  We are less than a month away from our celebration of the 25th Anniversary of our Child Care and Early Education team and are looking forward to seeing everyone there! We're excited to have a str…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

August 22, 2024 at 6:37 PM

Recently From CLASP: Addressing Child Poverty in Upcoming Tax Package

Plus: Celebrating 25 Years of Child Care and Early Education at CLASP  This week: Addressing Child Poverty in Upcoming Tax Package   RECENTLY FROM CLASP August 22, 2024   Anticipated High Child Poverty Rate Can Be Addressed in Upco…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

August 8, 2024 at 6:56 PM

CLASP Voluntarily Recognizes Staff Union

Plus: Senate Fails to Pass Enhanced Child Tax Credit  This week: CLASP, Employees Reach Voluntary Recognition of Union   RECENTLY FROM CLASP August 8, 2024   CLASP, Employees Reach Voluntary Recognition of Union CLASP and the O…

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  Stephanie Schmit, CLASP · [email protected]

August 5, 2024 at 3:36 PM

Join us on September 25th! Celebrating 25 years of advancing child care and early education policy

Join us on September 25th to celebrate 25 years of Child Care and Early Education at CLASP! Celebrate with us! Child Care and Early Education Team's25th Anniversary Celebration September 25, 20246:00 p.m. ET - 8:00 p.m. ET  We're excited to announce a unique opportunity for CLASP alumni, friends, a…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

August 1, 2024 at 4:18 PM

A Path Forward: Critical Policy Choices for Economic Security

CLASP’s new series, A Path Forward, includes six short policy briefs that examine the important progress made in recent years in child care, the tax code, immigration, student debt relief, worker protections, and the child tax credit.     …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

July 25, 2024 at 8:47 PM

Charting a Path Forward, Immigrant Mental Health

Plus: young people's access to reproductive care  This week: Charting a Path Forward, Immigrant Mental Health   RECENTLY FROM CLASP July 25, 2024   A Path Forward In our 2024 series, “A Path Forward,” we examine key policy adva…

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  CLASP, Public Benefits Justice · [email protected]

July 12, 2024 at 2:01 PM

PBJ Newsletter: July 2024

      PUBLIC BENEFITS JUSTICE UPDATE JULY 2024   Webinar: Amplifying Voices with Lived Experience for Meaningful Engagement and Change   The Community Partnership Group recently hosted a webinar exploring the crucial work of co-creating policies wi…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

July 11, 2024 at 7:35 PM

Recently From CLASP: SCOTUS Decisions Affect People with Low Incomes

Plus: child care subsidy eligibility in Massachusetts  This week: SCOTUS Decisions Affect People with Low Incomes   RECENTLY FROM CLASP July 11, 2024   SCOTUS Decision Imperils Expertise-Based Policymaking In one of the final d…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

July 2, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Correction: Subscribe to our friends at National Collaborative for Transformative Youth Policy

If you're seeing this email, we want to make sure you can still get critical updates on Youth Policy from our partners at the National Collaborative for Transformative Youth Policy        Subscribe to receive updates from the National Collaborative for Transforma…

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  Center fo Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

July 2, 2024 at 3:27 PM

Subscribe to our friends at National Collaborative for Transformative Youth Policy

If you're seeing this email, we want to make sure you can still get critical updates on Youth Policy from our partners at the National Collaborative for Transformative Youth Policy        Subscribe to recieve updates from the National Collaborative for Transforma…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 27, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Recently From CLASP: Child Care Assistance, Good News on Immigration

Plus: queer liberation in the labor movement  This week: Child Care Assistance, Good News on Immigration, and More   RECENTLY FROM CLASP June 27, 2024   Inequities in Access to Child Care Assistance Today, CLASP released the l…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

June 27, 2024 at 4:56 PM

New National Report, State Fact Sheets on Child Care Assistance Eligibility and Access

In a new report and state factsheets, CLASP analyzes variations in eligibility and access to CCDBG subsidies in FY2020.         Child Care Assistance Landscape: Inequities in Federal and State Eligibility and Access  Today, CLASP released the latest edition of…

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  Akosua Meyers · [email protected]

June 26, 2024 at 4:11 PM

Building Power in the Fight Against Poverty and Inequity - CLASP Q2 Update

Dear Friends, As we approach the end of our second quarter, I want to share with you some important CLASP updates you may have missed.  Victory: Expansion of Legal Pathways for Undocumented Spouses + Dreamers Last week the Biden Administration took significant steps to create additional pathways …

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

June 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Reminder: Join Webinar with Community Partnership Group (CPG) in Amplifying Voices with Lived Experience for Meaningful Engagement and Change

Hey John , in case you missed us the first time! Please join us on June 25th, next week, for a great conversation with CLASP Community Partnership Group.        Amplifying Voices with Lived Experience for Meaningful Engagement and Change Tuesday, June 25 1:00…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

June 14, 2024 at 8:28 PM

You're Invited! Join Webinar with Community Partnership Group (CPG) in Amplifying Voices with Lived Experience for Meaningful Engagement and Change

Tuesday, June 25, 1pm - join us online only to speak with CLASP experts and the Community Partnership Group.        Amplifying Voices with Lived Experience for Meaningful Engagement and Change Tuesday, June 25 1:00-2:00 pm ET RSVP This insightful convers…

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  Center for Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

June 14, 2024 at 3:54 PM

Urgent: Biden Administration Must Use All Administrative Levers to Protect DACA Recipients

On the eve of the 12th Anniversary of DACA, CLASP and CTAN urge the President to take swift action.      Securing Our Future: The Need for a Pathway to Citizenship for Dreamers For the past twelve years, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has allowe…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

June 13, 2024 at 6:51 PM

Anniversary of the War on Poverty, CLASP’s Impact

Plus: supporting schools to equitably serve immigrant students  This week: Anniversary of the War on Poverty, CLASP’s Impact   RECENTLY FROM CLASP June 13, 2024   60 Years of Progress and Pitfalls in the War on Poverty In partn…

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  Akosua Meyers · [email protected]

June 12, 2024 at 4:05 PM

John, renew your support for CLASP today!

Dear John,  I hope this email finds you well! I wanted to make sure you saw Indi's previous email.  In case you missed it, I'm sending a quick reminder about the incredible opportunity you have this season to double your impact with CLASP through our matching gift campaign. This season, an anonymou…

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  Center fo Law and Social Policy · [email protected]

June 3, 2024 at 9:52 PM

CLASP Announces Launch of TYP Collaborative, a Youth-Focused Advocacy Organization

        CLASP Announces the Launch of the TYP Collaborative The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) is pleased to announce the spinoff and launch of a new youth-focused nonprofit that builds upon two decades of youth policy work. The National Collaborat…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

May 30, 2024 at 7:43 PM

Recently From CLASP: Farm Bill Concerns, Dangerous Data

Plus: the effects of U.S. prison labor  This week: Farm Bill Concerns, Dangerous Data    RECENTLY FROM CLASP May 30, 2024   Farm Bill Passed by House Ag Committee Would Cut Food Assistance by $30 Billion On May 24 by a vote of …

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