CLASP · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 6:06 PM

How You Can Use the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to Improve Child Nutrition

CLASP's latest factsheet dives into nutrition provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.       Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Child Nutrition Dear Child Care Partners, Child care and Head Start play critical roles in many aspec…

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 5:51 PM

We Need Your Help! Call on Congress to Protect ALL Families.

We Need Your Help! Call on Congress to Protect ALL Families. As the COVID crisis unfolds, we know that an effective public health response requires access to care and critical resources for ALL community members We Need Your Help! Call on …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Child Care Principles for Policymakers During the Coronavirus Crisis

CLASP compiled child care principles for policymakers to use as they respond to coronavirus.       Principles for Child Care Policy During the Coronavirus Outbreak Dear Child Care Partners, As the nation grapples with the coronavirus outbreak, more than ev…

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March 19, 2020 at 4:57 PM

CLASP Celebrates Women's History Month by Highlighting Young Women of Color Making History

        Young Women of Color Making History  To celebrate Women's History Month, CLASP is highlighting young women of color who are making history. Throughout March, we will share profiles of incredible young leaders impacting change in their communities. …

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

March 16, 2020 at 7:59 PM

USCIS Coronavirus Announcement

USCIS Coronavirus Announcement USCIS announced that the agency will not consider "testing, treatment, nor preventative care related to COVID-19" in a public charge determination. USCIS Coronavirus Announcement …

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March 16, 2020 at 7:28 PM

WEBINAR Surviving to Thriving: Supporting Transformation, Reentry, and Connections to Employment for Young Adults

        WEBINAR: Surviving to Thriving: Supporting Transformation, Reentry, and Connections for Young Adults Wednesday April 1, 2020 3 pm - 4 pm ET  Register Here    Join CLASP and FHI 360 Wednesday on April 1 at 3:00 PM EST for a webinar on supportin…

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March 12, 2020 at 9:19 PM

Recently from CLASP: CLASP Testifies on Paid Sick Days, COVID-19

On Wednesday, Tanya Goldman testified to a subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives Education and Labor Committee explaining the necessity, the economic benefits, and the broad support in the states for paid sick days and The Healthy Families Act—particularly in light of the COVID-19 crisi…

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March 12, 2020 at 8:51 PM

State Child Care Policy Options related to COVID-19

This email includes practical policy stems state child care agencies can make in response to COVID-19.       State Child Care Policy Options Related to Coronavirus Dear Child Care Partners, We know that many of you are looking for steps to support families…

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

March 9, 2020 at 4:05 PM

Public Charge: What Can States Do To Help?

Public Charge: What Can States Do To Help? In today’s email, we have information about our updated state policy toolkit. We are also sharing talking points about the coronavirus. Public Charge: What Can States Do To Help? …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

March 2, 2020 at 5:19 PM

Income & Work Supports March Update: Public Charge and Black History Month

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE MARCH 2020   Families Urged to Fight Fear with Facts, as Public Charge Regulations Implemented CLASP released a statement on implementation of the "public charge" regulations that impose a wealth test on imm…

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

March 2, 2020 at 4:16 PM

Public Charge Implementation: One Week In

Public Charge Implementation: One Week In Today marks a week since the DHS and DOS public charge regulations went into effect.  Public Charge Implementation: One Week In Dear Allies, Today marks a week since…

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February 27, 2020 at 10:42 PM

Recently from CLASP: Underemployment and Part-Time Workers, Opioid Response, Black History Month

Today, we released data using a new measure showing that underemployment among part-time workers is much higher than what the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reports. This week: Underemployment and Part-Time Workers; Opioid Response; Black History Month   …

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February 24, 2020 at 3:46 PM

New Report from CLASP Highlights the Racialized Response to the Opioid Overdose Epidemic

        Between the Lines: Understanding Our Country's Racialized Response to the Opioid Overdose Epidemic  Communities of color have been criminalized and oppressed by racism imbedded in long-standing policies and negative narratives. From redlining to th…

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

February 24, 2020 at 3:04 PM

DHS & DOS Public Charge Rules in Effect Today

DHS & DOS Public Charge Rules in Effect Today Today the Trump Administration’s discriminatory public charge regulations will go into effect in the U.S. and at consular offices abroad.  DHS & DOS Public Charge Rules in Effect Today …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

February 19, 2020 at 6:06 PM

Immigration Update for Early Education Stakeholders: Public Charge Resources

The public charge rule will go into effect across most of the country on February 24, 2020. CLASP created resources to help early educators prepare.       Preparing for the Public Charge Regulation: Resources for ECE Stakeholders The Trump Administraton's …

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

February 18, 2020 at 3:02 PM

2/24 #ProtectFamilies Teach-In! What do you have planned?

2/24 #ProtectFamilies Teach-In! What do you have planned? Please join us in a collective effort to fight fear with facts and make sure that immigrant communities have accurate, up-to-date information.  2/24 #ProtectFamilies Teach-In! What …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 5:39 PM

CORRECTED - Recently from CLASP: Trump’s Budget; “From Surviving to Thriving”

This week: Trump's budget, FMLA anniversary, employment for young adults   RECENTLY FROM CLASP February 13, 2020    CORRECTION: Yesterday’s “Recently from CLASP” included some incorrect hyperlinks, which this version fixes. We apologize and …

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February 14, 2020 at 12:08 AM

Recently from CLASP: Trump’s Budget; “From Surviving to Thriving”

This week: Trump to implement anti-immigrant regulation   RECENTLY FROM CLASP February 13, 2020   Trump budget harms people with low incomes, communities of color, and immigrants The Trump Administration’s proposed FY 2021 budget sh…

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February 10, 2020 at 11:19 PM

Trump's Budget Doubles Down on Harm to People with Low Incomes, Communities of Color, and Immigrants

Trump’s Budget Doubles Down on Harm to People with Low Incomes, Communities of Color, and Immigrants By Hannah Matthews For the fourth consecutive year, President Trump has released a budget proposal that demonstrates the administration’s contem…

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

February 10, 2020 at 2:56 PM

Getting Prepared for DHS Final Rule Implementation and Other Ways to Fight Back

Getting Prepared for DHS Final Rule Implementation and Other Ways to Fight Back Last week, USCIS issued new policy guidance, as well as several updated & new forms & instructions in anticipation of the 2/24 implementation date.  Ge…

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February 7, 2020 at 8:11 PM

New Report in Collaboration with FHI360 Highlights Practical Solutions for Young Adults Impacted by the Justice System

From Surviving to Thriving: Supporting Transformation, Reentry, and Connections to Employment for Young Adults  Too many young people cycle in and out of prison, jails, and detention centers and face probation and …

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

February 3, 2020 at 5:46 PM

New Opportunities to Fight Back Against Harmful USCIS Proposals

New Opportunities to Fight Back Against Harmful USCIS Proposals As we work together to prepare for implementation of the DHS Public Charge Rule, we also want to alert you to two additional proposals from USCIS. New Opportunities to Fight B…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 6:21 PM

IWS February Update

INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE FEBRUARY 2020 Block Grants by Another Name: Still a Bad Idea New guidance and a waiver application package would allow states to convert a portion of their Medicaid programs to block grants. This…

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January 30, 2020 at 11:14 PM

Recently from CLASP: Supreme Court Ruling Allows Anti-immigrant Regulation

This week: Trump to implement anti-immigrant regulation RECENTLY FROM CLASP January 30, 2019 Supreme Court Ruling Allows Trump Administration to Implement Anti-immigrant Regulation The U.S. Supreme Court Monday temporarily…

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

January 21, 2020 at 5:08 PM

Community Education Resources

Community Education Resources Last week, we finalized a report that is the result of interviews with dozens of your organizations. Community Education Resources Dear Allies, In the current climate of confus…

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January 16, 2020 at 11:16 PM

Recently from CLASP: A Look At 2010 to 2020 and Beyond

This week: A Look At 2010 to 2020 and Beyond RECENTLY FROM CLASP January 16, 2019 A Look At 2010 to 2020 and Beyond In this first issue of Recently from CLASP in 2020—and at the start of a new decade—Olivia Golden st…

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

January 13, 2020 at 3:43 PM

Public Charge Litigation Ups and Downs

Public Charge Litigation Ups and Downs As we shared last week, Trump's racially-motivated wealth test for immigrants remains blocked nationwide. However, the legal battle is far from over. Public Charge Litigation Ups and Downs …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

January 8, 2020 at 10:16 PM

IWS January Update

INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE JANUARY 2020 One Year and Counting in the Fight to Protect Immigrant Families Over the past year, CLASP has seen a revolution in how advocates engage in the notice and comment period as multiple …

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

January 6, 2020 at 5:20 PM

Litigation Updates & Upcoming Webinars

Litigation Updates & Upcoming Webinars Happy New Year! Today, we are covering movement on the public charge & health insurance proclamation litigation, and sharing upcoming calls & webinars Litigation Updates & Upcoming Web…

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December 19, 2019 at 10:49 PM

Recently from CLASP: Federal funding boost for early childhood

This week: Federal funding boost for early childhood RECENTLY FROM CLASP December 19, 2019 FY2020 Appropriations Agreement Includes Significant Early Childhood Investment It’s a billion-dollar week for child care and…

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

December 19, 2019 at 10:25 PM

More Public Charge-Related Litigation Filed Today + Update on Litigation on DHS Public Charge Rule

More Public Charge-Related Litigation Filed Today + Update on Litigation on DHS Public Charge Rule Today, attorneys filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York challenging 3 State Department-focused wealth tests …

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December 18, 2019 at 5:38 PM

Eye on Early Childhood: December 2019

EYE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD December 2019 Child Care Appropriations Update It’s a billion-dollar week for child care and early education: the House-passed FY 2020 funding bill increases the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG…

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

December 16, 2019 at 3:13 PM

Enter to Win a PIF Self-Care Package: Fill Out our 5 Minute Survey!

Enter to Win a PIF Self-Care Package: Fill Out our 5 Minute Survey! As we develop the PIF Campaign’s priorities for 2020, we want your input! Please complete our annual survey by Friday, December 20. Enter to Win a PIF Self-Care Package: F…

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  Pronita Gupta, CLASP · [email protected]

December 12, 2019 at 8:10 PM

PAID LEAVE FOR ALL Campaign Launch

Paid Leave for All Campaign Launch CLASP is thrilled to join many policy and advocacy groups as a founding member of the Paid Leave for All campaign. Check out the campaign launch video featuring CLASP Executive Director Olivia Golden and Job Qual…

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  CLASP · [email protected]

December 12, 2019 at 2:11 PM

Two new blogs from CLASP

Our Ground, Our Voices: Uprooting Structural Barriers on Capitol Hill On October 18, CLASP joined several partners in co-hosting a Capitol Hill briefing entitled “Our Ground, Our Voices, Policy Priorities for Young Women of Color” aimed at policymakers…

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December 9, 2019 at 10:11 PM

Job Quality at CLASP December Newsletter

JOB QUALITY NEWSLETTER December 2019 New Brief on how Low Job Quality Leaves Workers and our Economy Vulnerable to the Next Recession From 2007 to 2009, the Great Recession caused severe economic hardships for workers and their fa…

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

December 9, 2019 at 5:34 PM

TAKE ACTION! 4 Ways to Support Immigrant Families Before the End of the Year

TAKE ACTION! 4 Ways to Support Immigrant Families Before the End of the Year We won't stop fighting for immigrant families — and it’s a fight that, together, we can win.  TAKE ACTION! 4 Ways to Support Immigrant Families Before the End of …

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December 5, 2019 at 10:17 PM

Recently from CLASP: CLASP Addresses Women's Caucus

This week: CLASP addresses women's caucus RECENTLY FROM CLASP December 5, 2019 CLASP Addresses Women’s Caucus On December 4, Olivia Golden participated in a Capitol Hill briefing of the Democratic Women’s Caucus for …

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December 3, 2019 at 9:22 PM

IWS December Update

INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE DECEMBER 2019 CLASP Comments on SNAP Heating and Cooling Allowances CLASP submitted comments on the proposed rule concerning the standardization of state heating and cooling standard utility allo…

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  Olivia Golden · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 2:32 PM

On #GivingTuesday, help CLASP implement a vision of America where everyone has opportunity.

Dear John, What an inspiring experience we’ve had celebrating CLASP’s 50th anniversary with you this year! This major milestone has offered us a chance to pause and reflect on the impact of CLASP’s work over the past 50 years – and to use the lessons …

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December 2, 2019 at 4:52 PM

Videos from our October 18th Hill Briefing

Our Ground Our Voices: Policy Priorities for Young Women of Color  On October 18th, the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) hosted a hill briefing in partnership with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. The briefing featured…

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

November 25, 2019 at 2:36 PM

Advocacy and Pie

Advocacy and Pie This year, we have another ask for you to take to the Thanksgiving table. Advocacy and Pie Dear Allies, Heading into Thanksgiving, we’ve been reflecting on the incredible accomplishments of…

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November 21, 2019 at 10:46 PM

Recently from CLASP: Reflecting on 50 years of CLASP

This week: Reflecting on 50 years of CLASP RECENTLY FROM CLASP November 21, 2019 Reflecting on CLASP’s 50th Anniversary Last week we capped off CLASP’s 50th Anniversary with a sold-out gala in Washington. Nearly 250 …

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  Olivia Golden · [email protected]

November 18, 2019 at 8:35 PM

Thank you for supporting CLASP's 50th Anniversary!

Dear John, I am reaching out personally to say thank you very much for your contribution to our 50th Anniversary Gala. Because of you and many others who supported us so generously with time, passion, and donations, the event was a temendous success. …

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

November 18, 2019 at 3:03 PM

Join us for a webinar tomorrow!

Join us for a webinar tomorrow! Between the DHS rule, DOS rules, related litigation & an ongoing barrage of threats from the Trump Administration, there’s a lot to take in right now.  Join Us for a Webinar Tomorrow!  …

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  CLASP · [email protected]

November 15, 2019 at 9:56 PM

CLASP Celebrates 50 Years!

CLASP Celebrates 50 Years! Last night’s gala—the culminating event of our 50th anniversary—was quite a celebration of where CLASP has been, what we’ve accomplished, and where we’re headed. We welcomed an overflow crowd to the sold-out event that f…

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November 14, 2019 at 2:59 PM

ICYMI: Updated public charge resources, DACA heads to the Supreme Court, and more

Immigration in the news: What early childhood stakeholders need to know Public charge blocked by the courts Last month, five federal courts blocked the Trump Administration’s public charge regulation from taking effect. Therefore, the existing, na…

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

November 12, 2019 at 2:49 PM

Updated Messaging & New Social Media Shareables for Open Enrollment

Updated Messaging & New Social Media Shareables for Open Enrollment With so much happening, we want to share updated talking points for conversations with communities & the media about public charge & related threats. Updated M…

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November 7, 2019 at 11:05 PM

Recently from CLASP: Celebrating CLASP's 50th Anniversary

This week: Celebrating 50 years with CLASP RECENTLY FROM CLASP November 7, 2019 Celebrating CLASP’s 50th Anniversary The signature event of CLASP’s 50th Anniversary is next Thursday’s gala. Featured speakers will inc…

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November 4, 2019 at 10:20 PM

IWS November Update

INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE NOVEMBER 2019 CLASP Builds on Public Interest Law Roots Through Amicus Advocacy for Immigrants Threats from the Trump Administration have presented an increased demand for CLASP to tap its public…

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