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March 31, 2021 at 9:57 PM

CLASP: Jobs Plan a Critical Step Toward Economic Recovery for All

The American Jobs Plan would create millions of good jobs—with family sustaining wages and opportunities to unionize.        CLASP: Jobs Plan a Critical Step Toward Economic Recovery for All The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) enthusiastically endor…

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March 30, 2021 at 6:55 PM

You're Invited on 4/13—Child Care: the American Rescue Plan and Beyond

CLASP is hosting a policy discussion among experts in the field to discuss the future of our child care system.        Child Care: the American Rescue Plan and Beyond Moderated by The Washington Post's Catherine Rampell   Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 11:00 AM …

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March 29, 2021 at 8:22 PM

New: States’ Plans to Use the CRRSA’s $10B in Child Care Relief Funds

CLASP analyzes how states plan to use CRRSA's $10B in child care relief funds.         States’ Plans to Use the CRRSA’s $10B in Child Care Relief Funds As states await the infusion of the American Rescue Plan funding, they are currently supporting the sector…

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March 25, 2021 at 9:49 PM

Recently from CLASP: CLASP stands in solidarity with AAPI communities; Celebrates House passage of immigration bills

The murder of eight people, including six Asian women, in an Atlanta crime spree last week is the latest in a despicable series of violent and deadly acts against Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.  This week: Solidarity with AAPI communities; House passage of i…

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March 25, 2021 at 3:36 PM

You’re Invited: 3/31 Vaccine Advocacy Webinar

You’re Invited: 3/31 Vaccine Advocacy Webinar Join PIF & partners from across the country to learn about strategies to improve access to & acceptance of COVID vaccines in the immigrant community. You’re Invited: 3/31 Vaccine Advoca…

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March 23, 2021 at 4:51 PM

CORRECTION: [Save the Date]: 4/13 Child Care Roundtable

Join us April 13th for a virtual roundtable discussion with policymakers.        Save the Date: Child Care Roundtable Discussion April 13, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT / 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PDT Please join the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) on Tu…

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March 23, 2021 at 4:13 PM

[Save the Date]: 4/13 Child Care Roundtable

Join us April 13th for a virtual roundtable discussion with policymakers.        Save the Date: Child Care Roundtable Discussion April 13, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT / 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PDT Please join the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) on Tu…

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March 22, 2021 at 6:22 PM

Invitation: Two Webinars on the Implementation of the ARP Funding

CLASP and our partners are hosting two webinars regarding the implementation of the ARP.        State Strategies for Implementing American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Children and Families In response to the American Rescue Plan's recent historic investments…

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March 11, 2021 at 11:44 PM

Recently from CLASP: American Rescue Plan Signed, Public Charge Changes Halted

The American Rescue Plan provides unprecedented support to children and their families, including cutting child poverty in half, responding at scale to the emergency faced by the child care sector, extending direct financial support to 2.2 million children in immigrant families excluded from previ…

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March 10, 2021 at 10:06 PM

New: Updated state-by-state estimates for the American Rescue Plan Child Care Relief Funding

The ARP Act provides $39 billion in crucial child care relief funding; how much would each state get?        An unprecedented and historic win for child care This week—thanks to the tireless work of parents, providers, organizers, advocates, and policymakers…

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February 26, 2021 at 12:05 AM

Recently from CLASP: CLASP Honors Black History Month

Black History Month is a time to recognize the extraordinary contributions of African Americans throughout our nation’s history.  This week: CLASP Honors Black History Month   RECENTLY FROM CLASP February 25, 2021   CLASP Honors Bl…

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February 23, 2021 at 8:23 PM

A Black History Month Reflection on Discipline Failures in Child Care

The roots of harsh institutional discipline practices for Black children are traced to systemic racism.        To Dismantle Racism in Child Care and Early Education, Eradicating Harsh Discipline Policies Are a Key Step This month, as we celebrate the countless…

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February 19, 2021 at 9:09 PM

Our Thoughts on Biden’s Immigration Bill

Our Thoughts on Biden’s Immigration Bill While there is much to applaud in the bill, PIF is disappointed that the bill denies immigrants access to health care and human services programs. Our Thoughts on Biden’s Immigration Bill …

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February 12, 2021 at 3:26 PM

Recently from CLASP: It’s Time for a New Deal for Youth.

Pandemic, recession, public lynchings, uprisings for racial justice—we need a New Deal for Youth.  This week: It’s Time for a New Deal for Youth.   RECENTLY FROM CLASP February 12, 2021   It’s Time for a New Deal for Youth. At …

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February 10, 2021 at 7:50 PM

Register for Thursday's Webinar P-EBT Update and Overview of Latest Guidance

USDA recently released updated guidance on Pandemic EBT, learn more from experts and advocates.        P-EBT Update and Overview of Latest Guidance Thursday, February 11, 3:00 p.m. Eastern (2:00 p.m. Central, 1:00 p.m. Mountain, 12:00 p.m. Pacific) USDA rec…

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February 5, 2021 at 6:23 PM

FMLA 28 Years Later: Now is the Time for Paid Family and Medical Leave

      FMLA's 28th Anniversary and FAMILY Act Reontroduction Dear Colleagues, Today marks the 28th anniversary of the passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in Congress in 1993. This pivotal legislation transformed the workplace and provided worke…

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February 4, 2021 at 6:04 PM

WATCH: #WhyWeCantWait: A New Deal for Youth

Join us in a movement for policies that work for today's youth.          #WhyWeCantWait: A New Deal for Youth  We are in an all-hands-on deck moment in our nation.  In the wake of the Great Depression and after World War II there was a recognition that withou…

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February 2, 2021 at 7:30 PM

IWS Newsletter: February 2021

Policies that explicitly limit program eligibility for immigrant families or deter people from applying to benefits programs undermine the health of our communities.  test CLASP1200 18th St NWWashington, DC 20036United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer…

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February 1, 2021 at 8:19 PM

New Resources for States on COVID Relief Funds, CCDBG Plans

Resources to help states think about how to use recent COVID relief funds.        How to Use Your State’s Relief Funds, Craft a Responsive CCDBG Plan Last week, CLASP released two resources that can help stakeholders in states think about how to use recent COV…

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January 29, 2021 at 7:14 PM

Why Child Care Needs Direct Spending, Not Just Tax Credits, During COVID and Beyond

Tax credits are not a replacement for significant direct spending.        Tax Credits Are A Complementary Policy, Not A Replacement For Significant Direct Spending And Bold Reforms The COVID pandemic has pushed child care and early learning to the brink, with …

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

January 29, 2021 at 4:43 PM

An Update on President Biden’s Executive Order

An Update on President Biden’s Executive Order We remain optimistic that quick action on public charge remains a top priority for the White House. An Update on President Biden’s Executive Order  Dear Active …

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January 28, 2021 at 11:40 PM

Recently from CLASP: CLASP 2021 Policy Agenda for the New Administration

CLASP is pleased to see the progress the Biden-Harris Administration has been making since the inauguration last week, signing numerous executive orders and proposing legislative responses. Several of the administration’s responses include policy recommendations contained in ten papers that CLASP …

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January 25, 2021 at 5:22 PM

Transitions on CLASP's Job Quality's Team

      Transitions on CLASP's Job Quality Team The following statement is from Pronita Gupta, Director of Job Quality, and Tanya Goldman, Senior Policy Analyst on the Job Quality team. Dear Colleagues and Friends, We hope this message finds you well. We are w…

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January 22, 2021 at 5:08 PM

Statement: Biden-Harris Inauguration Signals Opportunity for Economic and Racial Justice

A bold plan that will address the economic and health crises that have devastated communities of color        Biden-Harris Inauguration Signals Opportunity for Economic and Racial Justice The following is a statement from Olivia Golden, executive director of the …

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

January 19, 2021 at 8:42 PM

A Brighter Era Starts Tomorrow

A Brighter Era Starts Tomorrow The next phase of our work starts now. It won’t be easy, but with a network as strong and diverse as the PIF coalition, we can push forward together. A Brighter Era Starts Tomorrow …

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January 15, 2021 at 9:37 PM

Statement: Biden’s Bold Legislative Proposal Meets Crisis, Fights Poverty, Lays Groundwork for Thriving Nation

          Biden’s Bold Legislative Proposal Meets Crisis, Fights Poverty, Lays Groundwork for Thriving Nation January 15, 2021, Washington D.C.,—President-elect Biden unveiled his proposal for the next coronavirus relief package that provides a comprehensive res…

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January 15, 2021 at 12:08 AM

Recently from CLASP: CLASP Leaders on Meeting this Moment to Advance Racial Justice

The attack on our nation’s Capitol last week was another sign of how deeply white supremacy is rooted in America. The following conversation occurred before this insurrection, but its lessons on moving forward in the wake of racial terror are more important than ever.  This week: Me…

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January 13, 2021 at 7:53 PM

Half-Truths, the Capitol Insurrection, and My Black Son

This new blog is a personal narrative reflection of the duality I faced in explaining to my seven-year-old Black son what took place at the Capitol last week. A duality that I imagine many Black parents and caregivers to young children faced.         Half-Truths,…

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January 12, 2021 at 3:04 PM

New Report: Core Principles to Reframe Mental and Behavioral Health Policy

        Core Principles to Reframe Mental and Behavioral Health Policy  Historic and modern-day policies rooted in discrimination and oppression have created and widened harmful inequities impacting many communities of color. Effectively and equitably addres…

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January 7, 2021 at 10:21 PM

CLASP Condemns White Supremacist Assault on Democracy

Statement from Olivia Golden, Executive Director of CLASP        CLASP Condemns White Supremacist Assault on Democracy The following is a statement from Olivia Golden, executive director at the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) CLASP condemns yesterda…

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January 5, 2021 at 9:31 PM

IWS Newsletter: January 2021

Students with low incomes should not have to work more than 20 hours a week to afford food while also obtaining their education. The latest COVID-19 relief bill will allow college students with low incomes to  access Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits more easily by temporar…

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December 31, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Recently from CLASP: Happy New Year!

We hope you will join us in 2021 and seize this moment of change to leverage every possible opportunity.       RECENTLY FROM CLASP December 31, 2020   Happy New Year from CLASP! 2020 was an unprecedented year. In the midst of a…

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December 31, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Only a few hours left in 2020 – give to CLASP now!

Stand with us today by making a tax-deductible year-end gift to CLASP now.        Dear John, As the year winds down, we want to take a moment to stop and thank you for being a steadfast supporter of CLASP. Right now, the CLASP staff is working tirelessly to moni…

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December 22, 2020 at 6:31 PM

New: State-by-state estimates for $10 Billion in Child Care COVID Relief Funding

$10 billion in funding for child care providers; how much does each state get?        State-by-state estimates for $10 Billion in Child Care COVID Relief Funding This week’s COVID relief package contains $10 billion in direct funding for child care relief—a …

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December 22, 2020 at 5:23 PM

CLASP: Congress Passes Urgently Needed COVID-19 Relief and Spending Bills, Billions Short and Months Late

        FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Media Contacts Tom Salyers, [email protected], Barbara Semedo, [email protected] Congress Passes Urgently Needed COVID-19 Relief and Spending Bills, Billions Short and Months Late Washington, D.C., Decemb…

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December 18, 2020 at 12:14 AM

Recently from CLASP: Lessons for Mental Health Systems and Policy Change

Youth and maternal mental health are critical targets for systems and policy change. Between 2018 and 2020, CLASP engaged state and local leaders in technical assistance initiatives targeting mental health systems and policy change in several jurisdictions. Focused on youth and mothers, these two …

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December 16, 2020 at 6:24 PM

New Report: PATH & MOMD: Lessons for Mental Health Systems and Policy Change

        PATH and MOMD: Lessons for Mental Health Systems and Policy Change  Youth and maternal mental health are critical targets for systems and policy change. Between 2018 and 2020, the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) engaged state and local leade…

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December 16, 2020 at 5:15 PM

The Job Quality Team at CLASP's December Newsletter

[New report] The Dual Crisis: How the COVID-19 Recession Deepens Racial and Economic Inequality Among Communities of Color    JOB QUALITY NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2020   The Dual Crisis: How the COVID-19 Recession Deepens Racial and Economic Inequality Among …

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December 9, 2020 at 9:33 PM

Our National Keep Your Benefits Website is Here!

Our National Keep Your Benefits Website is Here! As the pandemic rages on, we hope that this website will help to give confidence to those seeking life-saving benefits and healthcare. Our National Keep Your Benefits Website is Here! …

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December 3, 2020 at 11:36 PM

Recently from CLASP: CLASP Applauds Biden-Harris Nominees

CLASP is excited about the incoming Biden-Harris Administration and applauds the nomination of Alejandro Mayorkas as Secretary of Homeland Security and the economic team announced earlier this week. In addition, to inform the Administration’s work, we are developing bold policy ideas about the iss…

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December 2, 2020 at 5:34 PM

IWS Newsletter: December 2020

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE DECEMBER 2020   Beyond Pre-existing Conditions, ACA Repeal Would Harm Everyone If the Supreme Court chooses to strike down the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in its entirety, the decision would endanger the health…

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December 1, 2020 at 7:15 PM

#GivingTuesday: Join CLASP Fight For Anti-Poverty and Racial Equity Solutions

Fight for public policy that works for Americans with low incomes.      Dear John, Please consider making a tax-deductible #GivingTuesday gift to CLASP today to sustain our ongoing fight against systemic poverty and racial equity. Your #GivingTuesday donation w…

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November 19, 2020 at 11:11 PM

Recently from CLASP: COVID-19 and Racial, Economic Inequality Among Communities of Color

In this brief, The Dual Crisis: How the COVID-19 Recession Deepens Racial and Economic Inequality Among Communities of Color, we analyze Bureau of Labor Statistics unemployment data from April through September 2020. We uncovered the stark disproportionate impact the of the COVID-19 recession on k…

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November 17, 2020 at 9:59 PM

Last Weekend’s DACA Win & New Housing Resources

Last Weekend’s DACA Win & New Housing Resources As a result of the Batalla Vidal v. Wolf decision, the Department of Homeland Security should return the DACA program to its initial form. Last Weekend’s DACA Win & New Housing Resour…

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November 12, 2020 at 2:30 PM

TODAY at 3 pm ET: "From Criminalization to Healing: Reimagining Safety in Schools"

        From Criminalization to Healing: Reimagining Safety in Schools November 12th at 3 pm ET  Register Here  Join CLASP in our next series of virtual conversations focused on healing-centered liberation policy.  The decriminalize education and police-free…

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November 10, 2020 at 5:38 PM

REGISTER: Ability to Benefit Virtual Symposium

During our free virtual symposium, access resources, strategies, and expert guidance.        Attention Community College Chancellors, Presidents, Provosts, Financial Aid Leaders and Registrars: Join us for COABE’s Ability To Benefit Virtual Symposium Tuesday…

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November 7, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Recently from CLASP: Election Sets Stage for New Direction

In an election with record voter turnout, the country has elected a new president and chosen a new direction for the country. President-elect Biden will begin his presidency facing a devastating pandemic, severe economic recession, and a national reckoning on racial injustice. Now is the time to r…

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November 5, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Webinar on Nov. 12th: "From Criminalization to Healing: Reimagining Safety in Schools"

        From Criminalization to Healing: Reimagining Safety in Schools November 12th at 3 pm ET  Register Here  Join CLASP in our next series of virtual conversations focused on healing-centered liberation policy.  The decriminalize education and police-free…

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  Renato Rocha · [email protected]

November 2, 2020 at 11:00 PM

ALERT: Public Charge Regulation Blocked from Implementation!

ALERT: Public Charge Regulation Blocked from Implementation! A Federal District Court Judge in Illinois has issued a ruling that stops DHS’s public charge regulations nationwide. ALERT: Public Charge Regulation Blocked from Implementation!…

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October 30, 2020 at 2:03 PM

IWS Newsletter: November 2020

      INCOME & WORK SUPPORTS UPDATE NOVEMBER 2020   CMS continues to pursue work requirements despite historic unemployment and pandemic Everyone should have access to health care, regardless of which state you live in or whether or not you are…

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