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April 23, 2020 at 6:14 PM

New Estimates Show Child Care System Needs at Least $9.6 Billion Monthly to Survive Pandemic

CLASP has just released an important new child care analysis, Child Care is Key to Our Economic Recovery.        New Analysis Shows Child Care System needs $9.6 Billion per Month to Survive the Pandemic Dear Allies, CLASP and the National Women's Law Cente…

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  Pronita Gupta, CLASP · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 9:03 PM

Job Quality Quarterly Newsletter: COVID-19 Edition

The Job Quality team at CLASP curated a list of these resources related to coronavirus and job quality.     Job Quality Newsletter: COVID-19 Edition April 2020    The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating impacts on workers and their families a…

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April 14, 2020 at 2:47 PM

New Brief from CLASP: "Principles for a High-Quality Pre-Apprenticeship : A Model to Advance Equity"

        Principles for a Quality Pre-Apprenticeship: A Model to Advance Equity   The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) has released our latest policy brief, Principles for a High-Quality Pre-Apprenticeship: A Model to Advance Equity. Guided by an eq…

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April 13, 2020 at 8:54 PM

Opportunities to Take Action to at the Federal & State Level

Opportunities to Take Action to at the Federal & State Level Now is the time to push for inclusive policies at the federal and state levels -- and we urgently need your help.   Opportunities to Take Action at the Federal & State Le…

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April 9, 2020 at 10:40 PM

Recently from CLASP: COVID-19 Roundup

Given the profound effect of the COVID-19 crisis on people with low incomes, immigrants, and communities of color, CLASP is actively engaged in advocating for policies to support them through the pandemic. This week: COVID-19   RECENTLY FROM CLASP April …

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April 8, 2020 at 6:31 PM

Updated Resources for the Child Care Community on Coronavirus Response

CLASP created these resources related to coronavirus, child care, and early education.       UPDATED Resources from CLASP's Child Care and Early Education Team on Coronavirus Response April 2020   The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically and…

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April 3, 2020 at 7:05 PM

Resources for the Child Care Community on Coronavirus Response

CLASP created these resources related to coronavirus, child care, and early education.       Resources from CLASP's Child Care and Early Education Team on Coronavirus Response April 2020   The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically and quickly…

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April 3, 2020 at 3:59 PM

New Blog from CLASP: COVID-19 Response Must Include Youth and Adults Impacted by the Criminal Justice System

        COVID-19 Response Must Include Youth and Adults Impacted by the Criminal Justice System  Policymakers responding to the coronavirus crisis must address the economic stability of those impacted by the justice system who have been struggling to find …

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April 1, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Young Women of Color are Making History

      Young Women of Color Making History  To celebrate Women's History Month, CLASP profiled six young women of color who are creating change in their communities. As activists, artists, and healers, these incredible leaders are reimagining systems, dismantl…

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March 30, 2020 at 7:45 PM

Income & Work Supports April Update: Our COVID-19 Response

Please visit our COVID-19 response page to learn about how CLASP is actively engaged in advocating for policy.      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE APRIL 2020   Coronavirus: A Public Health Crisis That Threatens the Economic Security of Low-income …

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March 30, 2020 at 7:20 PM

New Blog from CLASP: Next Coronavirus package must do more for youth and young adults

      Next Coronavirus package must do more for youth and young adults  The CARES Act enacted late last week gives some youth and young adults access to stimulus payments, unemployment insurance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), paid sick day…

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  Madison Allen · [email protected]

March 30, 2020 at 3:17 PM

PIF Funding Announcement & Legislative Update

PIF Funding Announcement & Legislative Update We are pleased to announce that the Protecting Immigrant Families Campaign is now inviting proposals from community-based non-profit organizations. PIF Funding Announcement & Legislativ…

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March 27, 2020 at 12:58 AM

Recently from CLASP: CLASP responds to COVID-19

With so much at stake for people with low incomes, communities of color, and immigrants, CLASP has been actively responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. This week: COVID-19, Women's History Month   RECENTLY FROM CLASP March 26, 2020   CLASP…

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March 26, 2020 at 8:07 PM

New CLASP Estimates of State-by-state Emergency Child Care Funding

New estimates from CLASP show how much states can expect to receive in emergency child care funding.      CLASP Estimates Show how Much Emergency Funding States Will Receive for Child Care New estimates from CLASP show how much states can expect to receive…

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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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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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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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